IFB 2026-10 Animal Shelter Office Furniture

Office of County Commissioners

130 Jacobs Way, Suite 302, Clarkesville, GA 30523

706-839-0200

INVITATION FOR BIDS

SUBMIT PROPOSALS TO:

Habersham County Purchasing, Finance Department

"Animal Shelter Office Furniture"

130 Jacobs Way, Suite 302

Clarkesville, GA 30523

706-839-0200

Office of County Commissioners

IFB 2026-10 Animal Shelter Office Furniture

Proposals Due Wednesday, April 29, 2026

No later than 1:00PM EST

Table of Contents

Submittal Requirements

Each bidder must submit their proposal, enclosed in a sealed envelope or box, and marked with the bidders' name, address and labeled: "Animal Shelter Office Furniture" and addressed to:

Habersham County

Purchasing, Finance Department 130 Jacobs Way, Suite 302

Clarkesville, GA 30523

Proposals shall be received no later than 1:00 PM, Wednesday April 29, 2026, at Habersham County's Administration Building at 130 Jacobs Way, Clarkesville, GA 30523, at which time and place all proposals will be publicly opened and acknowledged.

Hand delivered copies may be delivered to the above address ONLY between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, to the Board of Commissioners Office, Room No. 302 located on the top floor, excluding holidays observed by the Habersham County Board of Commissioners. For a complete listing of holidays, please visit .

Qualifications and Experience

Proposals must provide the following information to establish the qualifications and experience of the Bidder:

Certification that the Bidder or its officers or any predecessor companies are not under any part of the Bankruptcy Act nor ever filed under the Bankruptcy Act within the previous seven years.

Terms & Conditions

The initial term of a contract awarded as a result of this RFP shall be from date of award through completion of contract.

Submittals received after the due date and time will not be considered. Modifications received after the due date will not be considered. The Habersham County Government assumes no responsibility for the premature opening of a proposal not properly addressed and identified, and/or delivered to the improper designation.

Habersham County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. The County will not discriminate against any vendor submitting a proposal because of race, creed, color, national origin, or handicap. The County is an equal opportunity employer.

Habersham County encourages all proposers to promote opportunities for diverse business, including Minority Business Enterprises ("MBE"), Female Business Enterprises ("FBE"), and Small Business Enterprises ("SBE") to be included as sub-consultants and/or bidders. However, nothing herein should be construed to indicate that a MBE, FBE, or SBE may not apply and be selected independently. MBEs, FBEs, and SBEs that meet qualifications of this IFB are encouraged to submit their proposals for consideration.

Habersham County reserves the right to exercise discretion and apply its judgement with respect to all proposals submitted The County also reserves the right to reject all proposals, either in part or in its entirety, or to request and obtain, from one or more of consulting firms submitting proposals, supplementary information as may be necessary for County staff to analyze the proposals.

Habersham County may elect to award a contract in multiple phases, as is deemed to be in the County's best interest. Should the County award projects in phases, the County reserves the right to award the phases to the same firm. All proposals submitted in response to the IFB become property of Habersham County and public records and will be subject to public view.

All proposals shall constitute, for a period of 90 calendar days, an irrevocable offer to provide the goods/services set forth in the specifications and proposal.

At no time shall the successful vendor reproduce Habersham County's logo, return address or any other identifying or proprietary information for any other purpose. Also, the vendor shall not use Habersham County in any advertisements without the written consent of the County. Refer to ; County Commissioners Documents and Information; to download a copy of the Application for Permission to Use County Logo.

Habersham County Government is tax exempt. The selected vendor will be provided with Habersham County's Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Exemption number upon request.

All bidders will be required to provide a Certificate of Insurance as proof of insurance and Workman's Compensation Insurance while under contract with Habersham County. Workman's Compensation Insurance should be as required by the State of Georgia.

Information provided within the bidder's proposal are subject to open records request per Georgia Law. For more information, please visit .

Habersham County follows the purchasing policies and procedures adopted on December 14, 2015 through Habersham County Ordinance to Chapter 1; Article 4, Division 2. Refer to ; Finance Department Policies; for complete document.

Insurance Coverage Requirements

ALL BIDDERS MUST FURNISH PROOF OF LIABILITY INSURANCE, WORKER'S COMPENSATION LIABILITY INSURANCE, AND ANY OTHER INSURANCE REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE STATE, FEDERAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW.

Such proof shall be submitted with the bid/proposal and show evidence of insurability satisfactory to Habersham County as to form and content. If the proposal is selected by the County, the Bidder must maintain, at a minimum, the insurance policies and minimums indicated in the selected proposal. If the Bidder maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than shown in the proposal, Habersham County shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained by the Bidder.

Any and all Insurance Coverage(s) and Bonds required under the terms and conditions of the contract shall be maintained during the entire length of the contract, including any extensions or renewals thereto, and until all work has been completed to the satisfaction of Habersham County. Evidence of said insurance coverages shall be provided on or before the inception date of the Contract.

Bidder shall provide written notice to Habersham County immediately if it becomes aware of or receives notice from any insurance company that coverage afforded under such policy or policies shall expire, be cancelled or altered.

Certificates of Insurance are to list Habersham County Government, its' Officers, Officials and Employees as an Additional Insured (except for Workers' Compensation and Professional Liability). This insurance shall apply as Primary Insurance before any other insurance or self-insurance, including any deductible, non-contributory, and Waiver of Subrogation provided in favor of Habersham County. If Habersham County shall so request, the Bidder will furnish the County for its inspection and approval such policies of insurance with all endorsements, or confirmed specimens thereof certified by the insurance company to be true and correct copies.

The obligations for the Bidder to procure and maintain insurance shall not be constructed to waive or restrict other obligations. It is understood that neither failure to comply nor full compliance with the foregoing insurance requirements shall limit or relieve the Bidder from any liability incurred as a result of their activities/operations in conjunction with the Contract and/or Scope of Work.

Scope of Work and Instructions to Bidders

Habersham County is seeking bids for the purchase, delivery, and assembly of office furniture for the new Animal Shelter.

Habersham County would like to secure the furniture now, have it stored by the bidder, and be delivered/assembled when the new building is complete. Anticipated delivery date is NOVEMBER 1, 2026.

All furniture must be comparable to the given ULINE example.

Questions and Interpretations

No inquiries or interpretation of meaning concerning this Request for Proposal will be made to any interested party orally. Every inquiry or request for interpretation should be made in writing via e-mail. All inquiries and requests for interpretation should be sent via e-mail to . All questions and all answers will be posted on the website . It will be the responsibility of interested parties to periodically check the website for any new information.

Office of County Commissioners

130 Jacobs Way, Suite 302, Clarkesville, GA 30523

706-839-0200

Pricing Sheet

IFB 2026-10 Animal Shelter Office Furniture

Please provide Price breakdown as indicated below:

I agree to all terms and expectations of the above quote specification and hereby submit this as our official proposal.

References

Proposers should include list of references as part of their proposal submission. Proposers are required to demonstrate successful performance of the proposed pool resurfacing and customer service level by submitting references from three (3) user departments during the past three (3) years.

Company Name

Contact Person

Telephone E-Mail Address

Company Name

Contact Person

Telephone E-Mail Address

Company Name

Contact Person

Telephone E-Mail Address

*If there is anything else you would like to explain, please leave your comments below:

Form W-9

(Rev. March 2024)

Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service

Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification

Go to for instructions and the latest information.

Give form to the requester. Do not send to the IRS.

Before you begin. For guidance related to the purpose of Form W-9, see Purpose of Form, below.

Name of entity/individual. An entry is required. (For a sole proprietor or disregarded entity, enter the owner's name on line 1, and enter the business/disregarded entity's name on line 2.)

Business name/disregarded entity name, if different from above.

3a Check the appropriate box for federal tax classification of the entity/individual whose name is entered on line 1. Check only one of the following seven boxes.

Individual/sole proprietor C corporation S corporation Partnership Trust/estate LLC. Enter the tax classification (C = C corporation, S = S corporation, P = Partnership) . . . .

Note: Check the "LLC" box above and, in the entry space, enter the appropriate code (C, S, or P) for the tax classification of the LLC, unless it is a disregarded entity. A disregarded entity should instead check the appropriate box for the tax classification of its owner.

Other (see instructions)

3b If on line 3a you checked "Partnership" or "Trust/estate," or checked "LLC" and entered "P" as its tax classification, and you are providing this form to a partnership, trust, or estate in which you have an ownership interest, check this box if you have any foreign partners, owners, or beneficiaries. See instructions . . . . . . . . .

Exemptions (codes apply only to certain entities, not individuals; see instructions on page 3):

Exempt payee code (if any)

Exemption from Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) reporting code (if any)

(Applies to accounts maintained outside the United States.)

Address (number, street, and apt. or suite no.). See instructions. Requester's name and address (optional)

City, state, and ZIP code

List account number(s) here (optional)

Part I Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)

Enter your TIN in the appropriate box. The TIN provided must match the name given on line 1 to avoid backup withholding. For individuals, this is generally your social security number (SSN). However, for a resident alien, sole proprietor, or disregarded entity, see the instructions for Part I, later. For other entities, it is your employer identification number (EIN). If you do not have a number, see How to get a TIN, later.

Note: If the account is in more than one name, see the instructions for line 1. See also What Name and Number To Give the Requester for guidelines on whose number to enter.

Social security number

- -

or

Part II Certification

Under penalties of perjury, I certify that:

The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number (or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me); and

I am not subject to backup withholding because (a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or (b) I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (c) the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding; and

I am a U.S. citizen or other U.S. person (defined below); and

The FATCA code(s) entered on this form (if any) indicating that I am exempt from FATCA reporting is correct.

Certification instructions. You must cross out item 2 above if you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup withholding because you have failed to report all interest and dividends on your tax return. For real estate transactions, item 2 does not apply. For mortgage interest paid, acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, contributions to an individual retirement arrangement (IRA), and, generally, payments other than interest and dividends, you are not required to sign the certification, but you must provide your correct TIN. See the instructions for Part II, later.

General Instructions

Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise noted.

Future developments. For the latest information about developments related to Form W-9 and its instructions, such as legislation enacted after they were published, go to

What's New

Line 3a has been modified to clarify how a disregarded entity completes this line. An LLC that is a disregarded entity should check the appropriate box for the tax classification of its owner. Otherwise, it should check the "LLC" box and enter its appropriate tax classification.

New line 3b has been added to this form. A flow-through entity is required to complete this line to indicate that it has direct or indirect foreign partners, owners, or beneficiaries when it provides the Form W-9 to another flow-through entity in which it has an ownership interest. This change is intended to provide a flow-through entity with information regarding the status of its indirect foreign partners, owners, or beneficiaries, so that it can satisfy any applicable reporting requirements. For example, a partnership that has any indirect foreign partners may be required to complete Schedules K-2 and K-3. See the Partnership Instructions for Schedules K-2 and K-3 (Form 1065).

Purpose of Form

An individual or entity (Form W-9 requester) who is required to file an information return with the IRS is giving you this form because they

Cat. No. 10231X Form W-9 (Rev. 3-2024)

Contractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. 13-10-91(b)(1)

By executing this affidavit, the undersigned, who is the duly elected/appointed

of , the contractor, and is duly authorized to make this Affidavit on behalf of the contractor, verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A. 13-10-91, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm or corporation which is engaged in the physical performance of services on behalf of Habersham County, Georgia has registered with, is authorized to use and uses the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program, in accordance with the applicable provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. 13-10-91. Furthermore, the undersigned contractor will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period and the undersigned contractor will contract for the physical performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only with subcontractors who present an affidavit to the contractor with the information required by O.C.G.A.

13-10-91(b). Contractor hereby attests that its federal work authorization user identification number and date of authorization are as follows:

Federal Work Authorization User Identification Number (E-Verify Number)

Date of Authorization

Name of Contractor

Name of Project

Name of Public Employer

I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on , , 20 in (city), (state).

Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent

Printed Name and Title of Authorized Officer or Agent SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME

ON THIS THE DAY OF ,202 .

NOTARY PUBLIC

My Commission Expires:

Vendor ACH/Direct Deposit Authorization Form

Habersham County Board of Commissioners