Wax and Stripper for Fayette County Public Schools (RFP 24-022-075)

The Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) in the state of Georgia is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide and deliver floor wax and stripper products for the school district. The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to secure firm pricing for the preferred floor care products currently used by FCPS, including Hi-Shine 25% Acrylic Polymer Floor Finish and Magic Premium Wax Stripper, or any equal/better alternatives. Respondents must provide samples of alternative products and may be required to demonstrate application. Proposals are due by 10:00 AM EST on February 12, 2024, and the anticipated project start is in March 2024. The contract term will be from the time of award through June 30, 2024, with an option to renew for two additional terms. The RFP includes detailed pricing information requirements, where respondents must provide unit costs, case costs, and total estimated costs for the floor finish and wax stripper products, as well as any additional costs for smaller quantity orders requested by individual school locations. Proposals will be evaluated based on qualifications, experience, and pricing to determine the responsible and responsive respondent who provides the best solution.

This RFP is open to all vendors, and FCPS may request product demonstrations from vendors if needed. Vendors are allowed to submit multiple options, with the option meeting the minimum specifications being used to evaluate the bid. The most recent FCPS floor care contract was awarded to Brady Industries Georgia, LLC dba Associated Paper, Inc. for the period of July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2026. The total estimated project cost is not specified, but the pricing analysis provided in the addendum shows the scores for each product option based on the total cost per case.