The Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeks a vendor to perform a visual condition assessment of
stadium bleachers at various campuses in Gaston County Schools. A mandatory pre-bid visit is required on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 9:00 AM. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The assessment will follow specific guidelines and will not include invasive testing. The awarded contractor must provide a certificate of insurance, including workers compensation, automobile, commercial general liability, sexual abuse/molestation, environmental impairment, and umbrella excess liability insurance, within 15 days of award. The contract will be negotiated with the selected vendor. The contract term is TBD. The vendor must abide by Gaston County Schools' nondiscrimination policy. The IFB includes information on minority, women, and small business enterprise (MWBE) participation, non-collusion certification, debarment certification, compliance with laws, and Gaston County Schools' regulations. Fiscal funding-out provisions are included for contracts longer than one year. Payment will be made upon receipt, inspection, and acceptance of completed work and receipt of proper itemized invoices. All proposals must be valid for at least 90 days after the proposal due date. The IFB includes detailed information on standard terms and conditions, including insurance requirements, termination clauses, and payment terms. The IFB also includes exhibits for scope of work, proposal certification, acceptance of proposal, MWBE form, bid chart, references, and contact information.