Window Coverings

Drew Charter School is requesting proposals for provision and installation of interior and exterior window coverings, removal of existing blinds, and related repairs at Drew Charter Elementary School, 301 Eva Davis Way SE, Atlanta, Georgia, under RFP #FY27-003, with proposals due September 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. A local preference is available for businesses maintaining an office or place of business in Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, or Gwinnett County for at least twelve months prior to RFP posting.

The scope encompasses approximately 60 classrooms, 10 offices, one conference room, and one cafeteria. Exterior-facing windows require solar-shade fabric with specified openness factors; interior-facing windows require opaque or blackout fabric in alabaster or bone colors. Work includes removal and disposal of existing two-inch faux wood and plastic blinds, installation of new manual roller shades with fascia and hardware, and repair of minor surface damage. Vendors must provide itemized pricing by product line with separate line items for exterior shades, interior shades, fascia and hardware, removal and disposal, installation labor, equipment rental, freight and delivery, and miscellaneous charges, totaled as a lump-sum price.

Proposals are evaluated on completeness of response (15 points), cost (40 points), project approach and methodology (30 points), and relevant experience (15 points). All proposal contents and fees must be guaranteed for 120 days from proposal date. Vendors must carry minimum insurance of $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, plus Workers' Compensation Insurance with a $500,000 per occurrence limit, and must provide proof of insurance prior to contract start. All individuals working on school premises must pass fingerprint clearance through the Georgia Criminal Information Center System at vendor expense. Contract commences on or about October 12, 2026 and continues until project completion. Payment terms are Net 30.

An optional pre-proposal meeting and facility walkthrough is scheduled for August 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Written questions are due August 28, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET, with responses posted by September 1, 2026. Notice of intent to award is anticipated on or about September 28, 2026.