Aiken County Public Schools - Agency Bids & RFPs

Proposals must be submitted no later than Oct. 28th, 2026, 2:00 PM EST. proposals shall be submitted no later than the stated date and time as indicated in the request for proposals

Contractor must supply a guarantee for all workmanship for a period comparable to industry standards. the contractor shall supply a guarantee for all workmanship for the equipment heshe is furnishing for a period comparable to the standards in the industry

Evaluation based on technical capability (40 pts), experience (30 pts), and cost (30 pts). technical capability and approach to meeting scope of workspecification requirements: 40 pts

Must have proven experience with K-12 institutions and satisfactory performance with K-12 public school districts in the past 5 years. must have a proven record of experience with k12 institutions

Default may result in the district purchasing services in the open market and charging the contractor for the difference. aiken county school district reserves the right to purchase any or all of the services in default in the open market and charge the defaulting contractor for the difference of the cost

Protests must be submitted within 15 days of solicitation issuance or 10 days of award notification. shall protest within fifteen 15 days of the date of issuance of the applicable solicitation document

Late proposals, nonresponsive offers, or unauthorized contact with district staff may result in disqualification. proposals received after this time are considered late proposals. late proposals shall not be considered

The aiken county public school district adheres to net 30 days payment terms. the aiken county public school district adheres to net 30 days payment terms.

Contractor shall identify any warranty provided on parts and labor. Contractor shall identify any warranty provided on parts and labor.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for an approved brand at the lowest net price. award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for an approved brand at the lowest net price.

To be eligible for award of a contract, a prospective contractor must be responsible. To be eligible for award of a contract, a prospective contractor must be responsible.

The district reserve the right to make site visits to successful contractors operation facilities prior to and after award. The district reserve the right to make site visits to successful contractors operation facilities prior to and after award.

Improper offers, failure to conform to material requirements, or violation of restrictions may result in disqualification. any offer which fails to conform to the material requirements of the solicitation may be rejected as nonresponsive.

Proposals shall be submitted no later than the stated date and time as indicated in the request for proposals to the place and in the manner as described in paragraph 1a above on the date indicated by the request for proposals.

The aiken county public school district adheres to net 30 days payment terms.

The contractor shall supply a guarantee for all workmanship for the equipment heshe is furnishing for a period comparable to the standards in the industry.

Offers will be evaluated using only the factors and weighted criteria stated below: total possible points 100 overall qualifications and experience of the offeror including experience in providing these services for sc k12 school districts of similar scope and size 25 points clearly demonstrated understanding of the scope of work and the ability to meet the specifications outlined in the rfp 25 points cost 35 points past record and performance of the offeror with respect to providing similar services 15 points

In order to be qualified to receive award, you must meet the following mandatory minimum qualifications: minum 1. must have a proven record of experience with k12 institutions. 2. must have a satisfactory record of performance with k12 public school district during the past five 5 years, please list all references including all south carolina references. 3. offeror must have appropriate finances and employee resources to perform work required under this contract.

If the successful contractor defaults on any part or all of hisher proposal, aiken county school district reserves the right to purchase any or all of the services in default in the open market and charge the defaulting contractor for the difference of the cost.

samples request due with proposal submission: o required cooling shirt wpatch cooling pant o at vendor discretion any other garments that vendor feels would assist in the evaluation process.

Violation of these restrictions may result in disqualification of your offer, suspension ordebarment, and may constitute a violation of the state ethics act.

The last day for responses is August 18th, 2026.

Services shall be provided at no direct financial cost to the Aiken County Public School District, excluding district-provided workspace and agreed-upon school supports.

Respondents must be qualified and experienced mental health professionals with strong clinical supervision and oversight, and a history of strong therapist retention. Therapists must be licensed and comply with district background checks and protocols.

Quotes must be received no later than July 30, 2026, by 2:00 p. m. Quotes must be received no later than july 30, 2026, by 2: 00 p. m.

The Aiken County Public School District adheres to net 30 days payment terms. The aiken county public school district adheres to net 30 days payment terms.

Award shall be made to the responsive and responsible vendor offering the highest percentage return of gross commodity value to the district. Award shall be made to the responsive and responsible vendor offering the highestpercentage return of gross commodity value to the district.

Contractor should possess and maintain a current R2 Responsible Recycling or e-Stewards certification throughout the term of the agreement. Contractor should possess and maintain a current r2 responsible recycling or estewards certification throughout the term of the agreement.

The district reserves the right to make site visits to successful contractors operation facilities prior to and after award. The district reserves the right to make site visits to successful contractors operation facilitiesprior to and after award.

Free samples may be required for testing by the districts facilities staff and/or an independent laboratory. If requested, your failure to provide a sample will result in rejection of your offer. Free samples may be required for testing by the districts facilities staff andor an independent laboratory. If requested, your failure to provide a sample will result in rejection of your offer.

Improperly requesting a preference can have serious consequences. Improperly requesting a preference can have serious consequences.