Trash Bags

Dougherty County School System (DCSS) in Albany, Georgia solicited sealed proposals for trash bags to restock the district warehouse under RFQ 036-PUR-2022, with a bid opening scheduled for April 26, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. and a questions deadline of April 1, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. A local preference policy applies: Dougherty County suppliers within two percent or $2,500 of the lowest responsive bid may match and receive award if otherwise qualified.

The scope comprises 1,000 cases of black garbage can liners (44" x 55", 100 per case, 1.5 mil low-density on rolls) and 500 cases of clear garbage liners (30" x 36", 250 per case, 0.61 mil minimum low-density on rolls). Product samples are required for both items. All costs for delivery, freight, and drayage are borne by the vendor, with FOB destination delivery Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., excluding school holidays and weather-related closures.

The contract period runs April 26, 2022 through June 30, 2022. Historical pricing data shows black garbage can liners ranging from $16.48 to $23.88 per case (2021-22 price $23.00) and clear garbage liners ranging from $12.84 to $19.60 per case (2021-22 price $15.95). Bidders must provide unit and extended pricing on the standardized worksheet, with unit prices prevailing in case of conflict. A valid FCC Service Provider ID Number (SPIN) is required; the final purchase depends on securing E-Rate funding from the Universal Service Fund.

Proposals must be hand-delivered or mailed to Sharonda Thompson, Director of Logistical Services, at 601 Flint Avenue, with one original and one copy plus samples packaged together. Required submissions include Statement of Assurance, vendor information and reference forms, acknowledgement forms, debarment certifications, non-collusion certification, and Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act affidavits. Bid opening will be conducted publicly at the Logistical Services office with a Zoom option. AVM Enterprises was selected as the successful offeror.