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

Broadcast Studio Equipment Questions Due Date Online Portal Deadline to submit Questions Sep 17th 2024, 9:00 AM EDT Discontinued/replacement models will only be considered when the manufacturer has discontinued the product, the product is obsolete, or the producer/manufacturer is having difficulties in the manufacture and delivery of the product. The awardee is required to notify GCPS that the manufacturer's item awarded is scheduled to discontinuance and will no longer be available for purchase. The awardee is required to notify GCPS and must provide an approved replacement at the originally awarded price (OR) a price reduction based on technology advances in the marketplace or manufacturer of the item being replaced. The district reserves the right to compare pricing with other suppliers. If such comparisons reveal that other suppliers are selling the same replacement product for less, the district may re-award the item(s) to the supplier with the lowest cost to ensure GCPS remains within current market conditions. Supplier requests to offer replacement models for any item originally awarded on this bid shall be submitted in writing to the Purchasing Department, along with the following documentation: o Proof that the manufacturer has discontinued the item and it is no longer available. o Complete technical specifications for the replacement model for consideration and approval by the district. This contract is effective from October 25, 2024 through October 24, 2025, or upon award. GCPS reserves the right to renew this bid up to a maximum of four (4) additional one-year periods for a total potential term length of five (5) years with the approval of the Gwinnett County Board of Education. Bid extensions will be approved in one-year increments. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 50-5-64, this contract shall not be deemed to create a debt of The Board for the payment of any sum beyond the fiscal year of execution or, in the event of a renewal, beyond the fiscal year of such renewal. Award will be made to the supplier(s) submitting the lowest responsive and responsible bid. GCPS reserves the right to reject any or all bids to waive technicalities, and to make an award deemed in its best interest. Bids may be split or awarded in entirety. GCPS reserves the option to negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing with the lowest responsive, responsible bidder(s) at its discretion. All companies submitting a bid will be notified in writing of award.