Renovation of a municipal facility in Raleigh, North Carolina. Completed plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility.

BID NAME: BETCO FLOOR FINISH E-Mail: jjaeger@wcpss.net Using Agency Name: WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM EXECUTION In compliance with this Invitation for Quote, and subject to all the conditions herein, the undersigned offers and agrees to furnish and deliver any or all items upon which prices are quoted, at the prices set opposite each item within the time specified herein. By executing this quote, I certify that this quote is submitted competitively and without collusion (G.S. 143-54), that none of our officers, directors, or owners of an unincorporated business entity has been convicted of any violations of Chapter 78A of the General Statutes, the Securities Act of 1933, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (G.S. 143- 59.2), and that we are not an ineligible vendor as set forth in G.S. 143-59.1. False certification is a Class I felony. Failure to execute/sign quote prior to submittal shall render quote invalid. Late quotes are not acceptable. PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND The Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) is the nation's sixteenth largest school district and the largest in the state of North Carolina. With 112 elementary schools, 38 middle schools, 28 high schools and 5 special schools, we serve over 160,000 students. DELIVER SEALED VIA DELIVERY/COURIER TO: Jim Jaeger QUOTE NO.: RFQ: 251-25-275 Wake County Public School System Purchasing Department 1551 Rock Quarry Rd. Bldg. F Raleigh NC 27610-4145 AWARD OF CONTRACT: It is the general intent to award this contract to a single vendor, unless otherwise described in the RFP. The right is reserved, however, to make awards to multiple vendors, if such shall be considered by Wake County Public School System to be most advantageous or to constitute its best interest. Vendors should show any required unit prices but are requested also to offer a lump sum price where appropriate. RFP EVALUATION: Proposals are requested for the services in the RFP. Wake County Public School System reserves the right to reject any proposal for any reason. Vendor(s) are cautioned that any/all information furnished or not furnished on this proposal may be used as a factor in determining the award of this contract. be considered that the services offered are in strict compliance with these specifications and requirements, and successful vendor will be held responsible therefor. Deviations must be explained in detail below or on an attached sheet. However, no implication is made by Wake County Public School System that deviations will be acceptable. Vendor is advised that the response (or lack thereof) on this question does not take precedence over specific responses or non-responses provided elsewhere in this RFP. FIRM PROPOSAL: Prices and any other entry made hereon by the vendor shall be considered firm and not subject to change or withdrawal. WCPSS Purchasing Department Ethics Policy and Standards of Conduct shall apply to this RFP. DEVIATIONS: Any deviations from specifications and requirements herein must be clearly pointed out by vendor. Otherwise, it will CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS DURING EVALUATION: During the proposal process from the date proposals are issued through the date the contract is awarded--each Vendor submitting a proposal (including its representatives, sub-contractors and/or suppliers) is prohibited from having any communications with any Wake County Board of Education member, any employee of WCPSS, or any other person in any way involved in the award of this contract, if the communication refers to the content of Vendor's proposal or qualifications, the contents of another Vendor's proposal, another Vendor's qualifications or ability to perform the contract, and/or the transmittal of any other communication of information that could be reasonably considered to have the effect of directly or indirectly influencing the evaluation of proposals and/or the award of the contract. A Vendor not in compliance with this provision shall be disqualified from contract award. A Vendor's proposal may be disqualified if its sub-contractor and supplier engage in any of the foregoing communications during the time that the procurement is active (i.e., the issuance date of the procurement to the date of contract award). Only those discussions, communications or transmittals of information authorized or initiated by WCPSS for this RFP or general inquiries directed to the purchaser regarding requirements of the RFP (prior to proposal submission) or the status of the contract award (after submission) are excepted from this provision. Notwithstanding the above, the vendor may direct any written concerns, questions, or issues to Debra Wallace at dwallace2@wcpss.net. James Robert Jaeger 919-588-3546 Ex jjaeger@wcpss.net