Dust Extraction Biddings - Procurement Opportunities

The Rutherford County Board of Education is requesting bids for custodial supplies and equipment. Bids must be submitted by 2:00 PM on May 16, 2025, to the address provided. Faxed or emailed bids will not be accepted. The board reserves the right to increase or decrease amounts and/or quantities, waive formalities, accept bids as a whole or in parts, and reject any or all bids. Bidders must comply with all specifications, including providing samples for substitute items, and must be in compliance with Tennessee state and federal laws, including criminal background checks and drug-free workplace programs. The contract term is up to 60 months, potentially extendable to 12 months at a time, with mutual agreement. Delivery must be made to schools within 5 business days of order receipt. A minimum dollar amount for delivery will not be accepted. The vendor must notify Rutherford County immediately upon receipt of an order of any items on backorder, and the anticipated timeline the item will be available. Rutherford County will notify the vendor within one week whether Rutherford County will wait for the item or if it will move on to the next vendor with the item in stock. Rutherford County will not be responsible for purchasing backorder items ordered by the vendor prior to Rutherford County's notification on intent to purchase said items. Bid prices must be good for a minimum of 6 months after acceptance by the board of education. After that period, 30 days written notice is required for decrease or increase in price. After written notice is given, custodial supplies may be subject to rebid or go to the next lowest bidder.

The tender specifies requirements for vacuum equipment, including models, hoses, connectors, manuals, and training. Delivery is due on or before August 31, 2025, with staggered shipments allowed. Additional information may be found in attachments.

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Lpkf Protomat S64 Dust Extraction Vacuum. The solicitation is for commercial items and is being solicited on a 100 small business setaside basis. Quotes must comply with all government specifications, provide detailed specifications for each part, prove all items are shipped from the US, and that all configured/manufactured items are new products. Past performance information will be considered, and registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) is required prior to award. Quotes must be submitted via email by Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at **** Eastern Time. The government's desired lead time is 4 weeks after award. Payment will be via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). The contract line item number (CLIN) structure is provided in the notice. Additional terms and conditions, FAR clauses, and DFARS clauses are also included.