Stage Curtains

Dougherty County School System (DCSS) is requesting proposals for replacement of auditorium stage curtains at Merry Acres Middle School, with proposals due April 26, 2026 (bid 034-PUR-2022) and mandatory pre-bid attendance required on March 30, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. EST at the school site for bid eligibility. A local preference policy allows Dougherty County suppliers within 2 percent or $2,500 (whichever is less) of the lowest responsive bid to match that bid, provided they meet specified criteria.

The scope includes removal of existing stage curtains, tracks, framing, and supports, and replacement with new main curtain, valance curtain, back curtain (cyclorama), draw-curtain tracks, rigging accessories, and support systems. Materials must be heavyweight polyester velour for front curtains and valance, and lightweight polyester velour for the cyclorama, with all fabric subject to NFPA 701 flame-resistance standards. All new installations shall closely match existing configurations. The manufacturer warranty is one year from acceptance.

The contract period runs from April 21, 2022, through December 31, 2022. All costs for delivery, drayage, freight, and installation are the bidder's responsibility and must be included in the proposal price. Unit pricing governs in case of conflicts with total pricing. Proposals must be submitted in one original and one copy using a pronged presentation folder and include all required certifications and forms.

Qualified bidders must demonstrate reliability, proven service records, and accurate accounting practices. All contractors must comply with background check requirements, pass debarment certifications, and verify compliance with federal work authorization programs under Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act requirements. Questions are due April 4, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. Sealed proposals will be publicly opened on April 26, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. at the Logistical Services office, 601 Flint Avenue, Albany, Georgia. Addendum 2 removed the specification requiring four letters centered on the valance to be 12 inches high.