Weight Equipment

Emanuel County Schools is conducting a competitive bid solicitation for comprehensive weight room equipment for their athletic facilities, with the procurement opportunity open to vendors capable of supplying a complete athletic training solution. The bid, posted on April 24, 2025, seeks six Williams Strength Rack Systems, twelve 0/90 benches, multiple bar types (Olympic, Tsunami, and Trap bars), bumper plates, Power Block dumbbells, and auxiliary equipment including sleds, medicine ball storage, med balls, plyo boxes, and resistance bands. The solicitation requires vendors to provide detailed equipment specifications meeting precise measurement, material, and functional requirements, with submission of bids due by May 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM, and no late submissions accepted. Vendors must be fully insured and provide E-verify documentation, with all technical inquiries directed to Matt Braswell, the Project Manager. The procurement is specifically targeting a comprehensive weight room upgrade, with an emphasis on quality, durability, and meeting specific performance standards for a modern athletic training environment.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the bid requires vendors to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in supplying specialized athletic equipment. The solicitation covers a facility located in Emanuel County, specifically for the ECI Fieldhouse project, with an architectural floor plan revealing a dedicated weight room space designed to accommodate the proposed equipment. The procurement appears to be a turnkey solution, with delivery and installation included in the bid requirements. Although no precise budget range was disclosed, the detailed equipment list suggests a significant investment in upgrading athletic training infrastructure. The bid allows for potential product substitutions or "or-equal" considerations, provided they meet the specified quality and performance standards, indicating some flexibility in vendor proposals while maintaining strict equipment requirements.