Lyman Hall Elementary Digital Sign Replacement
RFP#2027-01
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
RFP#2027-01
The Board of Public Education for the City of Hinesville and the County of Liberty (hereinafter referred to
as "the Board") is soliciting sealed proposals for Lyman Hall Elementary Digital Sign Replacement as
specified in this Request for Proposal (RFP). The successful proposer(s) (hereinafter referred to as "the
proposer") shall meet the terms and conditions set forth in this document and all attachments.
I.
Standard Terms and Conditions of Proposal
A.
Pricing
No charge will be allowed for those federal, state or local sales and excise
taxes where the Board is exempt by state and Federal law. A tax exemption
certificate will be furnished by the Board to the successful bidder upon
request.
B.
Terms of Payment & Invoicing
All invoices should be mailed to:
Liberty Co. Board of Public Education Attn.:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
200 Bradwell Street
Hinesville, Georgia, 31313
C.
General Specifications/Scope of Work
Specifications/Scope of Work for items/services to be
purchased are detailed in the attached Specifications
Sheet/Scope of Work "Attachment A" following Section III. This
project will also include a list of equipment for the District.
Any obvious error or omission in specifications shall not inure to the benefit of
the proposer but shall put the proposer on notice to inquire of or identify the
same from the Board.
D.
Submittal of Objections
Objections from proposers to this Request for Proposal and/or these
specifications should be brought to the attention of the Board, Facilities
Coordinator. The proposer shall submit any objections in writing not less
than (7) days prior to the opening of the proposal. The objections
contemplated may pertain to the form and/or substance of the RFP
documents and specifications. Failure to object in accordance with this
procedure will constitute a waiver on the part of the proposer to protest this
Request for Proposal.
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E.
RFP Interpretations/Addenda
If any questions should arise pertaining to the RFP documents, the proposer
may mail or email a written request for interpretation to:
Liberty County School System
Attn.: Austin Atkinson
Facilities Coordinator
200 Bradwell Street
Hinesville, GA 31313
Email: aatkinson@liberty.k12.ga.us
Any interpretation of documents shall be made by an addendum to the RFP.
All requests for interpretation must be submitted on or before the close of
business, September 22nd, 2026. The Board shall not be responsible for
any other explanation of questions submitted after this date. The Board shall
post on the District website all addenda prior to the close of business on
September 23rd, 2026
Any addenda issued during the time of the RFP shall be covered in
submitted proposal, and in closing the contract shall become a part thereof.
F.
Errors in Proposals
Proposers or their authorized representatives are expected to fully inform
themselves as to conditions, requirements, and specifications before
submitting proposals. Failure to do so will be at the proposer’s own risk. The
proposer may withdraw a proposal prior to the proposal opening date and
time by requesting to do so in writing.
G.
Standards of Acceptance of Bid Proposal for Contract Award
The Board reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive
any irregularities or technicalities in proposals received whenever such
rejection or waiver is in the best interest of the Board. The Board has the
right to disqualify a proposal of any proposer as being unresponsive when
such proposer cannot document its ability to deliver requested services or
when investigation shows it is not in a position to perform the contract.
H.
Compliance with Laws
The proposer shall obtain and maintain all licenses, permits, liability
insurance, workman's compensation insurance and comply with any and all
other standards or regulations required by Federal, State, or County
statutes, ordinances and rules during the performance of any contract
between the Board and the proposer. Any such requirement specifically set
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forth in any contract document between the proposer and the Board shall be
supplementary to this section and not in substitution thereof.
I.
Indemnity Provisions
Where proposer is required to enter or go onto property to provide services
or gather information, the proposer shall be liable for any injury (including
death), damage or loss occasioned by negligence of the proposer, his/her
agent, or any person the proposer has designated to visit Board property
and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Board, its officers, employees,
agents and volunteers from any liability arising therefrom. Offerors should
not include an indemnity or hold harmless agreement from the Board in any
proposal. The Board will not be bound by any such agreement.
J.
Cancellation/Default of Contract
In the event the successful proposer, through any cause, should fail to fulfill
the agreed upon obligations in an effective and timely manner, the Board
shall have the right to terminate its contract by specifying the date of
termination in a written notice to the selected vendor at least thirty (30) days
before that termination date. The Board also reserves the right to procure
the articles or services from other sources and hold the defaulting vendor
responsible for any excess cost incurred.
K.
a.
b.
c.
Certification of Independent Price Determination
By submission of this proposal, the proposer certifies, and in the case of a
joint proposal each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, that in
connection with this Request for Proposal:
The pricing structure in this proposal has been arrived at independently,
without consultation, communication, or agreement, for the purpose of
restricting competition, as to any matter relating to such prices with any
proposer or with any competitor;
The pricing structure which has been quoted in this proposal has not been
knowingly disclosed by the proposer and will not knowingly be disclosed by
the proposer prior to opening, directly or indirectly to any other proposer or to
any competitor; and
No attempt has been made or will be made by the proposer to induce any
other person or firm to submit or not to submit a proposal for the purpose of
restricting competition.
L.
“Responsive” Proposal Criteria
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Availability of Products/ Services
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Warranties/Guarantees
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Ability to Meet Proposal Conditions
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Documented Quality of Product and Manufacturer
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Service and Support Capability
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Complete application including all required forms
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M. Qualification of Proposer
A responsible proposer is defined as one who meets, or by the date of the
proposal acceptance can meet, all requirements for licensing, insurance,
and service contained within this Request for Proposal. The Board has the
right to require any or all proposers to submit documentation of the ability to
perform, provide, or carry out the service requested.
N.
Proposal Clarification
The Board reserves the right to request clarification of information submitted
and to request additional information from any and all proposers.
O.
Compliance with Specification/Terms and Conditions
The Request for Proposal, Legal Advertisement, General Terms and
Conditions, Proposal Submittal Instructions, Special Terms and Conditions,
Specifications, Attachments to Proposal, Vendor's Proposal, Addendum,
and/or any other pertinent documents form a part of the proposer's proposal
and by reference are made a part hereof.
P.
Award of Contract
The contract, if awarded, will be awarded to responsible (2) proposer
submitting the lowest pricing structure. Moreover, the Board will award the
contract to the next most qualified proposer if the selected proposer(s) is
unable to execute a contract and provide delivery within the time parameters
specified in this RFP.
Q.
Vendor Performance
The Board will evaluate the successful proposer(s) over the duration of the
contract period. Performance will be documented. Poor performance may
result in the vendor being disqualified on future proposals.
II.
Proposal Submittal Instructions
All proposals must be prepared in the standard format described below in order to facilitate comparison
and evaluation. Failure to follow the format or to address an area adequately may cause the proposal to
be deemed unresponsive and therefore, be excluded from consideration. Any proposed deviation from
the requested item/scope of services must be noted and fully explained
A.
Completion of Proposal Submittal Form
For each facility listed on the Proposal Submittal Form, include the cost to
provide water treatment services at that location.
B.
Proposal Preparation and Submittal
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All proposals shall be:
a. Typewritten or legibly printed in ink and signed by an authorized
representative, with all erasures or corrections initiated and dated by the
official signing the proposal. ALL SIGNATURE SPACES MUST BE
SIGNED. Facsimile, printed, copied or typewritten signatures are not
acceptable.
b. Submitted in manila envelope, which is plainly marked with the proposal
number and title, and date and time of proposal opening. If proposal
materials require additional envelopes, then the proposal package must be
combined together with the special envelope on top.
c. Submitted on proposal forms as included in this RFP and in accordance
with instructions stated above.
d. Mailed or delivered in sufficient time to ensure receipt by the Facilities
Coordinator or front desk personnel prior to the Public Proposal Opening
date and time. Whether sent by mail or by means of personal delivery, the
proposer assumes the risk for having the proposal deposited on time and
at the place specified on the first page of this RFP. Late proposals will be
returned unopened to the proposer.
e. Proposals submitted by facsimile transmission will not be accepted.
f. Considered an irrevocable offer for a period of thirty (30) days from the
date of public proposal opening.
Proposers are encouraged to review carefully all provisions and attachments
of this document prior to submission. Each proposal constitutes an offer and
may not be withdrawn except as provided herein.
III.
Special Terms and Conditions
The Board will award this contract on an "all or nothing" basis or on an item-
by-item basis, whichever in the best interest of the Board.
A.
Pricing
The proposer shall provide a cost to replace the digital sign at Lyman
Hall Elementary School on this RFP which will remain valid throughout the
stipulated performance period or until delivery is completed. Price shall
include the items as specified. If so, stated in the proposal specifications, the
Board may request an option to renew the contract at the proposal prices for
a specified time period.
B.
Performance Bonds
If the specifications state so, the successful contractor will be required to
furnish a performance bond equal to the full amount of the contract
guaranteeing the faithful performance of such a contract. The performance
bond shall be submitted to the Board upon execution of the contract and
shall be maintained in full force and effect until the contract has been
completed. The cost of the performance bond shall be borne by the
successful contractor. The surety company furnishing such a bond shall be
authorized to do business in the State of Georgia.
Performance Bonds are only required for projects over $100,000.
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