Kilns

The Cobb County School District (CCSD) Procurement Services Department in Marietta, Georgia, issued Request for Quote (RFQ) Q26077 on January 21, 2026, to procure kilns on an as-needed basis for delivery to multiple school locations throughout the district, including elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and special facilities. The procurement seeks quotes for a comprehensive range of kiln equipment across four primary categories: top-load kilns (Olympic 2327HE models in both single-phase and three-phase configurations), front-load kilns (Olympic FL8E models in both single-phase and three-phase configurations), specialty kilns including a Raku kiln with castors and ignition system and a glass kiln, and kiln ventilation equipment (Ventmaster floor/wall mount vent systems). All equipment specifications are standardized for 208-volt electrical systems and include detailed component listings such as electronic controllers, kiln shelves, shelf supports, kiln cement, fireproof gloves, kiln wash, and appropriate electrical cords or power cables. Qualified vendors must maintain current business licenses and professional registrations, obtain proof of insurance within five business days of award notification (including $1 million commercial general liability, $1 million commercial auto liability, $2 million umbrella coverage, statutory workers' compensation, and $100,000 employer's liability), and comply with all CCSD General Terms and Conditions. Pricing must include inside delivery, installation, all required power cords and hardware, and removal of packaging materials on the delivery day, with no additional fees or surcharges permitted. Vendors must also provide manufacturer's manuals and written instructions with each kiln, complete manufacturer's warranty documentation, and labor-free warranty repairs during the warranty period. The solicitation timeline includes a deadline for written questions on January 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET, responses to questions posted on January 27, 2026, and a quote submission deadline of January 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET, with all responses submitted through the CCSD Euna Procurement Portal.

No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organizational types are identified in the RFQ documentation; however, all vendors must comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act, which requires submission of appropriate affidavits based on the contractor's business structure and employee status, including E-Verify registration for contractors with employees or subcontractors. Bids over $100,000 require completion of the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment certification, and all contractors must submit a Certification Regarding Debarment or Suspension to verify they have not been debarred or suspended from federal contracts. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. Prices must remain firm for one year from the award date or any renewal period at CCSD's discretion, with the district retaining the right to add new models or delete existing models during the contract period. The CCSD reserves the right to award to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor, accept portions of quotes from multiple vendors, or reject all submissions, with award to be made by line item or to multiple vendors as deemed in the district's best interest. No specific funding sources, budget amounts, or award values are identified in the RFQ documentation.