Wrestling mats

Fulton County Schools (FCS) in Georgia is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 214-26 for the procurement of wrestling mats through a firm fixed price contract. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to supply three distinct mat sizes: a 38'x38' standard high school size, a 40'x40' standard large high school size, and a 42'x42' NCAA size mat, all featuring taped connection type and 1-5/8" thickness with specified tolerances. All mats must be new, first-class condition items with valid manufacturer identification and include a one-year warranty from the date of acceptance covering defects in design, materials, and workmanship. Bids must be submitted digitally through Euna Procurement (Bonfire) by 2:30 p.m. EST on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, with bidder questions due by 4:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. All bid prices shall be firm net prices FOB destination, inclusive of delivery, unloading, placement, drayage, insurance, permits, and all other associated costs, with pricing remaining firm for each year the contract is in effect. Award will be made to the lowest priced, responsive, and responsible bidder meeting all specifications within available appropriated funds, with FCS reserving the right to award on an all-or-none basis or to multiple contractors if deemed most cost-effective. Successful vendors must provide proof of workers' compensation and general liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 coverage, comply with Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act requirements, and submit to criminal history background checks for all assigned personnel.

This procurement does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions based on disadvantaged enterprise status or organizational type; however, all bidders must meet strict compliance requirements including Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act registration with E-Verify, notarized affidavits for all subcontractors, current business licensing for Fulton County and Georgia state registration, and proof of appropriate insurance coverage designating FCS as an additional insured. Bidders must submit at least three references from school boards or comparable clients for which similar projects have been completed within the past two years and disclose any history of contract defaults, bid denials, or litigation within the past ten years. The solicitation documents do not identify an incumbent contractor, existing infrastructure requirements, or technology integration needs, nor do they specify a total budget amount or award value range for this procurement. Supervision will be performed by Lamarr Glenn, Director-Certified Athletics, or his designee(s), with award notification to be posted on the FCS Contracting website at https://www.fultonschools.org/contracting and through the Bonfire platform following the award decision.