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

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is soliciting competitive sealed bids from qualified suppliers for Audio Visual Equipment. Communication - Gwinnett County Public Schools Personnel: Individuals, firms, and businesses seeking an award of a Gwinnett County Public Schools contract may not initiate or continue any verbal or written communications regarding a solicitation. A list of submitting firms will be available the following business day online. Violations will be reviewed by the Purchasing Director. If determined that such communication has compromised the competitive process, the offer submitted by the individual, firm, or business may be disqualified from consideration for award. The Purchasing Department, in its discretion, may call upon user departments for clarification in their area of expertise. Question Deadline 09/24/2024 at 9:00 AM ET All questions or commentary must be received electronically to allow for appropriate and timely responses. All communications concerning the bid must be submitted in writing to the Gwinnett County Public School's Purchasing Department via electronically. No response other than written communication by the Purchasing Department will be binding upon Gwinnett County Public Schools. This contract is effective from November 1, 2024 through October 31, 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. The information concerning the specifications, manufacturer's name, or model ID numbers is based on the latest available information that the district has. If the information listed concerning the specifications, manufacturer, or model ID number is incorrect, please notify the Buyer online no later than 9:00 AM, September 24, 2024, to allow for appropriate and timely responses to update the information on the bid table. The district may decide that the item needs to be re-bid if an error has occurred in the product specified and suppliers fail to notify the district about the discrepancies. Approximate Quantities This is a demand usage contract. Approximate quantities in this bid are not a commitment to buy. Vendor Requirements for Flat Panels The supplier must have a representative within 50 miles and a physical office within 200 miles of the GCPS Instructional Support Center. For the Samsung Flat panel TV's, the supplier must be a Samsung Gold Education partner. Intent to Bid Due Date Online Portal Deadline to indicate your intent to Bid Oct 1st 2024, 9:00 AM EDT