Spartan Millenia Bright Dura Gloss Laminate Floor Wax

Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS), a Georgia school district serving over 52,000 students across 67 schools, issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) on May 21, 2026, to procure Spartan Millennia Bright Dura Gloss Laminate Floor Wax for district-wide use on an as-needed basis. The product must meet specific performance standards including stability at 24°C/75°F for a minimum of one year, coverage capacity of up to 3,000 square feet per five-gallon pail, and a static coefficient of friction meeting or exceeding 0.5 per ASTM D2047, with an estimated annual quantity of 2,500 five-gallon pails. Qualified bidders must provide proof of authorization to conduct business in Georgia, maintain required licenses and insurance including $1,000,000 comprehensive general liability and automobile liability coverage, comply with E-Verify requirements, and submit various affidavits and certifications. Products must be supplied in new, sealed five-gallon pails with timely delivery and proper handling to prevent damage, with payment made within 30 days of satisfactory delivery via electronic payment or check. Key deadlines include a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on June 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST via Zoom, a question submission deadline of June 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST with answers posted by June 18, 2026, and bid submissions due July 8, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST through the Bonfire online portal, with bid opening scheduled for the same date. The initial contract term is one year with options for two successive one-year renewals on the same terms and conditions, terminating on June 30th of each year.

A Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) Program applies to this solicitation with a 15 percent contracting goal for goods and services; bidders failing to meet this goal must demonstrate good faith efforts to comply. CCPS is exempt from federal excise tax and Georgia sales tax on direct purchases, which may impact overall pricing considerations. The district intends to make one award but reserves the right to make multiple awards or no award based on bid responsiveness and evaluation criteria. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The estimated contract value is not explicitly stated in the provided materials; however, the procurement is based on an estimated annual quantity of 2,500 five-gallon pails with pricing to be determined through the competitive bidding process, with all costs submitted on a per-unit basis and marked as F.O.B. Destination inclusive of all charges.