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

To award a contract for painting services for district schools and other facilities of the Muscogee County School District. February 4, 2022 Deadline for Written Questions February 8, 2022 Answers to all Written Questions Posted on the MCSD Website April 2022 Contract Awarded (at Board Meeting) July 1, 2022 Contractor Begins Work All questions about this RFP must be directed in writing to: Aileen Arrighi, CPPB Senior Buyer Muscogee County School District P.O. Box 2427 2960 Macon Road Columbus, GA 31902 Office: 706-748-2352, Fax 706-748-2359 arrighi.aileen@muscogee.k12.ga.us No other MCSD employee shall be contacted regarding this RFP. The school district reserves the right to reject the proposal of any proposer violating this provision. If any vendor finds discrepancies or omissions in this RFP or is in doubt as to the meaning of a particular requirement, submit notifications and questions in writing or via e-mail for interpretation, correction, or clarification. Only written questions and written answers regarding this RFP shall be binding. Answers will be posted to the MCSD website after that date. The initial contract term is for one year, from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 with two additional one-year options to renew. Renewals shall be based on the fiscal year and shall depend upon funding, contractor performance, and agreement by both parties. In compliance with State of Georgia law, O.C.G.A. 20-2-506, the contract shall terminate absolutely and without further obligation at the close of the calendar year. The contract shall automatically renew, unless positive action is taken by the school system, and shall terminate at the end of the contract period. Muscogee County School District Reserves the Right to: A. Waive formalities and technicalities in any proposal. B. Reject any and/or all proposals wherein its judgment will be in the best interest of the school district. C. Accept the proposal that in its judgment will be in the best interest of the school district. D. At its option, award on an individual component or a lump sum basis. E . Award this contract to the vendor who in the school districts opinion is most responsive and responsible, and will perform in the best interest of the school district. F. Cancel or amend this RFP prior to the proposal due date. All amendments and additional information will be posted to the Muscogee County School District website . Proposers are encouraged to check this website frequently. G. Determine whether or not a product is equal or equivalent to specifications. H. Retain proposals and all submitted documentation. All proposals must be valid for at least 90 days after the proposal due date. A submitted proposal may be withdrawn prior to the due date by a written request to the Director of Purchasing. A request to withdraw a proposal must be signed by an authorized individual from the vendors company The cost for developing and delivering the proposal is the sole responsibility of the proposer. The Muscogee County School District may require that proposers furnish bonds as a security for faithful performance in several stages of the proposal process if the project has an estimated cost of $50,000 or greater. All costs thereof shall be deemed to be included in the proposal price. The school district may waive the bond requirements or require bonds at a lower project cost if it is in the best interest of the school district. The bonds will be used to conform to Georgia law. Failure to provide the bonds when required may be grounds for termination of the contract or non-acceptance of the proposal. Bond requirements will need to be fulfilled before the Purchase Order will be issued and any work performed. Performance Bond - All performance bonds are to be for 100% of the proposed total price. These bonds shall be furnished to cover the faithful performance of the contract. For multi- year contracts, the successful proposer shall furnish a bond in an amount equal to the value of the first year of this contract, to be renewed on an annual basis, if the option to renew the contract is exercised, prior to execution of the contract. The conditions of such bond shall be that the contractor shall faithfully perform the work called for in the contractual documents. Future bonds for option years shall be in the amount of the bid for the particular option year being renewed. Bonds must be issued by an approved surety firm listed in the Federal Register and licensed to write Surety Insurance in the State of Georgia. Payment Bonds - The successful proposer shall furnish a payment bond of a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Georgia in an amount equal to 100% of the proposed total price. For multi-year contracts, the successful proposer shall furnish a bond in an amount equal to the value of the first year of this contract, to be renewed on an annual basis, if the option to renew the contract is exercised, prior to execution of this contract. The conditions of such bond shall be that the contractor shall faithfully pay for all material and labor associated with the work called for in the contractual documents. A. COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY Standard 1986 ISO (Insurance Services Office) Occurrence Form Bodily Injury - $1,000,000 Each Occurrence - $2,000,000 Aggregate Property Damage - $1,000,000 Each Occurrence - $2,000,000 Aggregate Or Bodily Injury/Property Damage - $2,000,000 CSL (Combined Single Limit) Each Occurrence/Aggregate B. COMPREHENSIVE AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY Including Owned, Non-Owned and Hired Vehicles - Bodily Injury/Property Damage - $2,000,000 CSL per Accident C. WORKERS' COMPENSATION Georgia Statutory Coverage Employer's Liability - $500,000 Each Accident - $500,000 Disease Policy Limit - $500,000 Disease Each Employee D. UMBRELLA/EXCESS (if appropriate) $5,000,000 limit of liability each occurrence and aggregate E. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY (if appropriate) $1,000,000 per person Claims-Made Form must have a minimum of 30 Day Extended Reporting Period