This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Columbus, Georgia. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Provide carpet (roll and tile and base) and installation services for various offices at the Government Center and other City Facilities. The products and services will be procured on an as needed basis. The contract period will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods. The Purchasing Division Manager or Purchasing staff appointee will open bids. The bid amount and other pertinent information as determined by the Purchasing Division Manager will be read and recorded. The bids as recorded at the bid opening represent a draft tabulation and may include incorrect price extensions or transcription errors and are subject to change if conflicting information is discovered during analysis of the bid responses. A bid tabulation will be made available to bidders after extensions have been checked and all other specification compliance has been determined. In the essence of time, bidders may not be allowed to review bids at the bid opening. However, bidders will be allowed to make appointments to review the bids at a later date. During the evaluation of bids, the City reserves the right to request clarification of bid responses and to request the submission of references, if deemed necessary for a complete evaluation of bid responses. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder whose bid is most economical according to criteria designated in the solicitation. The determination of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder may involve all or some of the following factors: prices, conformity to specifications, financial ability to meet the contract, previous performance, facilities and equipment, availability of repair parts, experience, delivery promise, terms of payment, compatibility as required, other cost, and other objective and accountable factors, if any, (which are further described in the specifications). The City shall be the judge of the factors and will make the award in the best interest of the City. The Contractor shall be required, at their own expense, to furnish to the City of Columbus Purchasing Division, evidence showing the insurance coverage to be in force throughout the term of the contract. Bid security (Bid Bond) shall be required for all competitive sealed bids for construction contracts when the price is estimated by the Purchasing Officer to exceed $10,000. Bid security shall be a bond provided by a surety company authorized to do business in the State, or in the form of a certified check. Such bonds may also be required on construction contracts under $10,000 or other procurement contracts when circumstances warrant. Bid security shall be in an amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the bid amount. The City will accept a copy of a bid bond at the bid opening. However, if a copy of a bid bond is submitted, the bidder must submit to the Purchasing Division the identical original document within five (5) days after the bid opening. If the original document is not received within the five (5) days, the bid will not be considered. When a construction contract is awarded in excess of $25,000 the successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State. The performance bond shall be equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the price specified in the bid. Questions concerning specifications must be submitted, in writing, at least 5 (five) working days (Monday-Friday) prior to receipt date. Questions received less than five working days prior to receipt date will not be considered.Patti Postorino, Buyer Email BidOpportunities@ColumbusGA.org or Fax 706-225-3033.If you have questions regarding this requirement, please contact Yvonne Ivey, Revenue Manager: 706-225-3091. The City reserves the right to waive any minor informality or irregularity. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids.