Annual Contract - Mini Blinds, Manual Shades, and Remote-Control Roller Shades Districtwide

The purpose of this Invitation for Bids (IFB) is to establish a contract with a qualified vendor for the furnishing and installation of window blinds in accordance with the attached specifications. The contract will be utilized for District projects with a total value of up to $50,000 per project.

Manufacturers

• For manual roller shades: Senscreen, 1% screen, 3% screen, 5% screen
• For remote-control roller shades: Connex CO28
• For mini blinds: HT window fashions; 6 gauge, 1" slat, cordless mini blinds with a wand tilt

Installation

• Measurements on installed blinds and roller shades are the contractor's responsibility. If Granite School District installs blinds, we're responsible for the measurements.
• Install roller shades level, plumb, and aligned with adjacent roller shades. Each shade to be installed using a minimum of two screws at each bracket. Discuss and resolve any mounting issues with School District prior to installation.
• Installation of shades includes all miscellaneous hardware needed to install shades properly and professionally. All installations include removal and legal disposal of existing window coverings and hardware. Vendor shall, at all times, be responsible for providing and maintaining a clean, safe, and secure working area.
• Vendor must be licensed according to all applicable City, County, and State requirements.
• Access to the building must be arranged through the principal with his/her approval and must be at the principal's convenience.
• After receipt of a purchase order, service completion date will be established and approved by Glenn Mickelson, Foreman or the Project Manager. Project must be completed by agreed upon completion date.
• Installations may require working at heights exceeding 10 feet. The vendor is responsible for providing all necessary equipment, including lifts, to safely complete the installation. Granite School District will not provide lifts or other specialized access equipment.

Contract Term

The initial contract term will be one (1) year beginning on the date of award, with the option to renew for up to four (4) additional one-year terms, for a potential total contract term of five (5) years.

Submission

The DEPARTMENT allows for bids be submitted electronically. Electronic bids may be submitted through a secure mailbox at the Bonfire Utah Public Procurement Place ("U3P") until the date and time as indicated in the event. [...] Email and facsimile transmission of bids to DEPARTMENT will not be considered.

This bid may not be withdrawn for a period of 60 days from bid due date.

Award

The contract will to be awarded with reasonable promptness, by written notice, to the lowest responsible bidder that meets the specifications. [...] Multiple contracts may be awarded if the DEPARTMENT determines it would be in its best interest.

Insurance

The limits of the CGL insurance policy will be no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per person per occurrence and three million ($3,000,000.00) aggregate per occurrence. [...] The minimum liability limit must be $1 million per occurrence, combined single limit.