Stretch Wrap Machine Solicitation

Fulton County, Georgia, through its Department of Purchasing & Contract Compliance, is issuing a Request for E-Quote (RFQ 25REQ1462792B-AA) for the procurement of a stretch wrap machine and associated materials for the Information Technology Department. The solicitation seeks one manual stretch wrap machine with specific technical requirements, including a maximum load length and width of 52 inches and a 15 amp current capacity. Additionally, the county is requesting 20 units of 60 gauge stretch wrap with 20 inches overall width, 8,000 feet overall length, in clear, light-duty configuration. Vendors must submit quotes electronically through the BidNet Direct website and complete vendor registration with Fulton County. The procurement timeline requires questions to be submitted by Thursday, August 14, 2025, with final quotes due by 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 21, 2025. The contract will be awarded to the overall lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with all items required to be new and pricing established as FOB destination, inclusive of all associated costs.

The solicitation includes specific contract compliance requirements related to the county's non-discrimination policy, mandating that bidders complete documentation regarding minority, female, or disadvantaged business enterprise status. Vendors will need to demonstrate their eligibility and potentially qualify under set-aside designations for minority-owned or disadvantaged business enterprises. Payment terms are structured as Net 30 days, with potential cash discount options, and payments will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer. The county maintains standard contract terms including provisions for indemnification, delivery requirements, and invoice submission procedures. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement appears to be a one-time purchase with a focused scope. Fulton County is exempt from Georgia sales tax, which may provide additional financial considerations for potential vendors. The solicitation emphasizes a comprehensive evaluation approach that considers both pricing and vendor responsiveness to the detailed technical and procedural requirements.