This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

MBE Participation (%) 15.00 QUESTIONS DUE DATE/TIME: January 28, 2025 DIRECT INQUIRIES TO: Sharon Etherly, Junior Purchasing Specialist Sharon.Etherly@pgcps.org. The Board of Education of Prince George's County (The Board) is issuing this Invitation for bid (IFB) to furnish and deliver Door and Cabinet Hardware Supplies, Materials and Repair Parts as defined in Part III, Scope of Work. These goods and services are to be performed primarily for the Department of Maintenance services. However, the goods and services may be requested by other Departments within the Prince George's County Public School system. The BOARD requests bids for the work detailed and specified in the IFB. Typical goods and services performed under this contract shall include Door and Cabinet Hardware Supplies, Materials and Repair Parts. Responses submitted must meet or exceed all requirements. Bids that do not meet or exceed all requirements will be considered non-responsive. All exceptions must be noted. The intent of this contract is to provide the Board with an expedited means of procuring supplies and/or services at the lowest cost. This contract is for the convenience of the Board and is considered to be a "Non-Exclusive" use contract. The Board does not guarantee any usage. The Board will not be held to purchase any particular Brand, in any groups, prices or discount ranges, but reserves the right to purchase any item/service listed in the price schedule submitted under Part IV, Bid Form. 4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The term of this Contract begins on the date the Notice of Award is signed by both the Bidder and The BOARD (the "Effective Date") and shall continue for a period of three (3) years ("Initial Term"). In its sole discretion, The Board shall have the unilateral right to renew the Contract for two (2) one-year option periods successive (each a "Renewal Term") at the prices established at contract award. "Term" means the Initial Term and any Renewal Term(s). 5. OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICE The Board may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. The option to extend such provisions may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 12 months without approval of the Board. 6. CONTRACT TYPE The contract resulting from this solicitation shall be a Fixed Rate. Vendors are encouraged to partner with local bidders or firms if they don't meet all the required expertise or MBE requirements. 7. SUBCONTRACTOR(S) / TEAMING PARTNER(S) Subcontractor and/or teaming partner information shall be included in response. Unless otherwise stated within the IFB bid documents, the Contractor may not use any subcontractors to accomplish any portion of the services described within the IFB or the contract without the prior approval of the technical lead or the Purchasing Office contact. 8. POINT OF CONTACTS The Bidder's performance will be under the direction of the Purchasing Department ensuring the bidder's compliance with the requirements of this contract to include managing the daily activities of the contract, providing guidance to the contract, and coordination. The Bidder shall be accountable to the end users on all matters relating to the scope of work.