Overview
Jones County School District (JCSD) is located in Jones County MS.  11 campuses - 6 elementary, 3 middle/high schools, 1 career and technical center, and 1 alternative school with 1 Central Office for the district. The district has approximately 8400 students. The overall accountability rating for the district is a “B”.
Goal and Purpose of RFP:  The district is requesting proposals/quotes for walk-behind floor cleaning machines. This equipment will meet the goal of providing a safe, secure and orderly environment for all. [Strategic Plan Goal I: Ensure a safe, secure and orderly environment for all.]

2.Proposal Requirements and Project Scope for:
East Jones Elementary, Glade Elementary, Moselle Elementary, North Jones Elementary, South Jones Elementary, West Jones Elementary, Northeast Jones High School, South Jones High School and West Jones High School.  All items will be shipped to one central location prior to distribution.

3.Service Specifications and Provisions:
This equipment shall be provided to the Jones County School District during the school year 22-23.  Rubrics with the stated equipment specifications will be rated by the district leadership team to determine the awarding vendor.  Quantities purchased may be adjusted according to additional needs and allocated budgets.
 
4.Pricing/quotes/specifications:
Requesting quotes for walk-behind floor cleaning equipment.  All shipping costs must be included and will be bulk shipped to one location.
  
Quantity
Description

9
Walk-behind Floor cleaning machines:
-70 DB or lower sound level
-18,000 square foot per hour productivity rating
-At least 12 gallon recovery tank
-48PSI or more down pressure
-At least a 20 inch cleaning path
-Batteries Included
-24V system
-Onboard charger
-155 RM minimum agitation
 
Include warranty terms
Include replacement part policy, procedures and timelines for replacement parts
 
Include equipment delivery timeline
All shipping costs must be included
 
 
Schedule of RFP events are as follows:

RFP Released 08/17/2022
Proposal Due Date: 08/30/2022 @ 1:00 pm
RFP selection on or before 09/07/2022

RFP Submission requirements: Email, mail in a sealed envelope, or post quote/bid on centralauctionhouse.com by 08/30/2022 1:00 p.m. (email and physical address below).  Each submission must include the items on the specifications listed above and bids should meet or exceed specifications.  All questions, comments and requests for clarifications must be in writing to Missy Bufkin before 08/26/2022 at noon. The School District reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to determine appropriate and adequate responses to the written comments, questions and requests for clarification.

7.Minimum Eligibility Requirements for Contract Award
Applicants must comply with all applicable licensing and certification requirements specific to the proposed services and be registered and active through the site of sam.gov.

8.Contact Information
A paper copy or an email copy of this document, including any addendums, may be obtained by request before 08/30/2022 at 1 pm to:
 
Dr. Missy Bufkin, Director of Federal Programs Jones County School District
5204 Hwy 11 North
Ellisville, MS  39437 (601)649-5201
E-Mail: [email protected]
 
 
Thank you for your time and consideration of this proposal.