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

Proposals for furnishing the equipment shall be filled out where called for in the blank spaces on the bid sheet proposal forms. The original signature shall be in longhand and shall be the legal name of the bidder, or the authorized to sign. The completed form should be without interlineations, alteration or erasure. The original proposal must be submitted in ink. Any additional copy requirements will be identified in the specifications. No oral, telegraphic or telephone proposals or modifications will be accepted. The bidder, before submitting a proposal, shall carefully examine the specifications to fully inform himself as to all conditions and limitations. All items delivered shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship. Any and all items found to be defective or failing to meet specifications shall be deemed unacceptable, removed from the premises and replaced by the equipment manufacturer at no cost to the owner. All bids shall remain in force for a period of One (1) Year and may be rejected by the owner at any time prior to the expiration of this period. The owner reserves the right to reject any/or all bids as may be deemed best for their interest, and reserves the right to award the contract or contracts to other than the low bidder if in the interest of the ultimate economy and standardization to do so. All bids received shall guarantee items bid to meet or exceed specifications listed. If quoting other than specified, pictures, description and specifications shall accompany all bids. Bidder shall specify make and model quoted. Items furnished, as a result of this bid shall be delivered prices to purchaser, and must meet or exceed the specifications indicated on the quotation sheet. Items not conforming to specifications may be rejected and returned at the vendor's expense. Items not delivered in accordance with the specifications general and/or special conditions of this bid concerning quantity and quality, etc., may be purchased on the open market and any increase of cost over the bid price shall be charged to the vendor. All materials, equipment, etc., shall be new and of kind specified, and shall be in undamaged condition when turned over to the owner. Vendor shall be responsible for making any claims for items received damaged in shipment. All prices submitted on this proposal are to be delivered prices and shall not include any state or local taxes. Reference to brand name, manufacturer's suppliers, catalog numbers, etc., is intended to set quality standards and does not exclude bids from others as long as quality standards are met. It is the owner's intent not to accept a lesser quality than is set forth in these specifications. Manufacturer's specifications shall prevail as if written in full detail. All bidders are to submit bids on bid sheet proposal forms furnished by the Andalusia City Schools Board of Education, which are enclosed. All items must have a unit price and extended price. In case of discrepancies, the unit price shall govern. Each bidder must submit with his proposal a CERTIFIED CHECK or ORIGINAL BID BOND payable to the Andalusia City Schools Board of Education for an amount equal to 5% of the total bid if the contract amount exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), but in no event no more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00). The successful bidders' certified check or bid bond will be returned upon execution of the contract. All other checks and bid bonds will be returned to unsuccessful bidders. Quantities given herein are believed to be correct, but the right to alter or vary these quantities or the right to purchase additional materials above the stated herein at the bid price is reserved. RFP Questions 02/04/25 - 02/14/25 at 12 PM Questions regarding the technical aspects of the bid should be directed to: Matthew McQuay Technology Director Andalusia City Schools Board of Education (334) 222-3186 ext. 8 mcquaym@andalusia.k12.al.us Questions regarding the formalities of the bid process should be directed to: Dr. Daniel Shakespeare Superintendent Andalusia City Schools Board of Education (334) 222-3186 shakespeared@andalusia.k12.al.us. A. The contract period shall be for One (1) Year. Locations requiring network equipment/drops are: 1. Andalusia High School (AHS) 701 3rd Street Andalusia, AL 36420 2. Andalusia Elementary School (AES) 1501 W. Bypass Andalusia, AL 36420 Evaluation of Responses by Committee 03/04/25 at 9:45 AM Determine Feasibility and Funding March 2025 Board Meeting Installation to Begin On or after July 1, 2025