The MCSD is procuring grounds maintenance services for school buildings, Muscogee County Public Education Center (MCPEC), Columbus Public Library, three library branch buildings, and associated support buildings. For all questions about this RFP contact:Aileen Arrighi, CPPBSenior BuyerMuscogee County School District P.O. Box 2427, 2960 Macon RoadColumbus, GA 31902706-748-2352Fax 478-223-0199arrighi.aileen@muscogee.k12.ga.us December 15, 2022 - Deadline for Written Questions December 16, 2022 - Answers to all Written Questions Posted on the MCSD electronically February 20, 2023 - Contract Awarded (at Board Meeting) March 2023 - Contractor Begins Work The initial contract term is for one year from March 1, 2023 through February 28, 2024 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 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 proposals 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 proposals 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 A submitted proposal may be withdrawn prior to the due date by a written request to the Director of Purchasing.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 of developing and delivering the proposal is the sole responsibility of the proposer Bid Bond - Not required. 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. The successful proposer shall procure all permits, bonds, and licenses, pay all charges, taxes, and fees, and give all notices necessary and incidental to the due and lawful prosecution of the work. All costs thereof shall be deemed to be included in the proposal price. The successful proposer shall, at all times, observe and comply with all Federal, State, City, and other laws, codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations in any manner affecting the conduct of the work The school district reserves the right to reject the proposal of any proposer violating this provision
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