Notice Of Intent To Utilize Cooperative Purchasing Agreement

The City of Valdosta, Georgia intends to procure new playground and outdoor fitness equipment for two of its municipal parks through a cooperative purchasing agreement administered by Teresa Davis, GCPM, GCPCA Purchasing Agent. Rather than conducting a traditional competitive solicitation, the City is utilizing an existing cooperative purchasing framework under the Georgia Cooperative Purchasing Consortium to streamline the procurement process. The specific deliverables include playground equipment and outdoor fitness equipment designed to enhance recreational amenities at two designated parks. While the notice does not provide exhaustive specifications for equipment types, quantities, or technical requirements, interested vendors are directed to reference the specific cooperative purchasing agreement being utilized and contact the designated purchasing agent for detailed bid specifications, pricing requirements, and submission procedures. The Notice of Intent was posted on May 4, 2026, with a deadline of May 18, 2026 for submission of proposals or expressions of interest. The notice document itself does not detail specific evaluation criteria, required vendor qualifications, delivery timelines, or contract terms beyond the cooperative purchasing framework being employed.

The notice document does not explicitly identify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, or other special categories of vendors, nor does it reference any incumbent vendors or current contractors serving the City's parks. Similarly, the available documentation does not specify existing infrastructure or technology systems with which vendors' equipment must integrate, nor does it provide budget ranges or award values for this procurement. Vendors seeking to respond should obtain the complete cooperative purchasing agreement details and contact Teresa Davis, the designated GCPCA Purchasing Agent, to obtain comprehensive specifications, pricing guidelines, submission requirements, and any applicable qualifications or certifications necessary to participate in this procurement.