IFB 04172024ASB MSCS Districtwide Environmental Testing and Abatement Services
| Agency: | Memphis City Schools |
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| State: | Tennessee |
| Level of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Opps ID: | NBD14573131703484106 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Due Date: | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Source: | Members Only |
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SHELBY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
April 2, 2024
PROCUREMENT SERVICES
160 South Hollywood Street, Room 126 Memphis, Tennessee 38112-4892 Phone (901) 416-5376
INVITATION FOR BID
(NOT AN ORDER)
Please submit Bids on the item(s) listed below. The right is reserved to reject any or all Bids. If substitutions are offered, give
full particulars. The Bid must be submitted no later than April 17, 2024 @ 10:00 AM CST.
The Shelby County Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids, or any part thereof, and to waive any minor informalities and/or
technicalities that are deemed to be in the best interest of the Shelby County Board of Education. Successful BIDDER, CONTRACTOR, OR RESPONDENTs
shall be paid only when delivery is complete. *For the appropriate purchases, all material data safety data sheets (MSDA) must accompany all shipments
covered under Tennessee Hazardous Chemical Right to Know Law- Tennessee Public Chapter #417- House Bill #731.
MSCS DISTRICTWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING AND ABATEMENT
SERVICES
The Shelby County Board of Education (“SCBE”) is requesting bids for MSCS Districtwide
Environmental Testing and Abatement Sercives.
Bids MUST be received by Memphis-Shelby County Schools (“MSCS” or “District”) by the due
date and time set forth above.
During the solicitation process bidders are not permitted to contact the Board and project Owner
regarding the posted solicitation. Failure to adhere to this requirement may subject the bidder to
immediate disqualification.
Questions or requests for clarification of technical issues and terms pertaining to this Bid must be
submitted in writing via e-mail to Stacey Brown at brownsl3@scsk12.org April 11, 2024 @
11:00 AM CST
ISSUED BY: Stacey Brown BID # 04172024ASB
We propose to furnish the item(s) and/or services outlined in the Bid at prices quoted and guarantee safe delivery F.O.B. delivered and as specified.
Bids are submitted with a declaration that no Shelby County Board of Education Member or employee has a financial or beneficial interest in this
transaction.
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“Shelby County Board of Education does not discriminate in its programs or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ndicap/disability,
sex or age.”
PART I: SCOPE OF WORK
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This Invitation for Bid (IFB) is soliciting bids for MSCS Districtwide Environmental Testing and
Abatement Sercives.
2.0 BACKGROUND
Shelby County Board of Education (SCBE) is the legal name of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools
(MSCS) district. MSCS is Tennessee’s largest public school district and is among the 25 largest public-
school districts in the United States. MSCS serves approximately 110,000 students in 207 schools. We
employ more than 6,200 teachers and 6,000 support personnel to serve our unique student population while
offering programming and services to fit the needs of all our students.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools has created a data-driven culture that serves as the backdrop for strategic
decision-making and informed solution-based decisions. The information gleaned from data, research-
based strategies, and performance outcomes provides our district with amazing opportunities to offer high-
quality educational options to every student.
The MSCS mission is to prepare all students for success in learning, leadership, and life through three
strategic initiatives. The initiatives are:
1. Strengthen Early Literacy (K-2) and Continuing Literacy (3-12)
2. Recruit, Retain, Immerse, and Entrench
3. Relevant, Rigorous, and Equitable Academics
3.0 SCOPE OF WORK
The SCBE requests bids for MSCS Districtwide Environmental Testing and Abatement Sercives.
The specifications are contained in the Design Project Manual. Responses submitted must meet or exceed
all requirements. Bids that do not meet or exceed all requirements will be considered non-responsive.
Environmental Testing and Abatement Services. Additional scope information is provided (See page
13 for the detailed scope of services).
4.0 NON-EXCLUSIVE
The intent of this contract is to provide the SCBE with an expedited means of procuring supplies and/or
services at the lowest cost. This contract is for the convenience of the SCBE and is considered to be a
"Non-Exclusive" use contract. The SCBE does not guarantee any usage. The SCBE will not be held to
purchase any particular Brand, in any groups, prices or discount ranges, but reserves the right to purchase
any item/items listed in the price schedule submitted.
5.0 NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD
A Notice of Intent to Award is written notification that a vendor has been selected for a contract award.
Notice of Intent to Award is sent for contracts requiring School Board approval. This letter is not a
guarantee of award. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject or accept the recommendation
submitted. If the Board accepts and approves the recommendation, an executed agreement will be
submitted to the successful vendor. If the Board rejects the recommendation, MSCS shall rescind the
Notice of Intent to Award.
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PART II: GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1.0 STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY
It is understood and agreed that all information pertinent to this solicitation may contain trade secrets, which
are confidential and proprietary. The selected vendor agrees not to disclose or knowingly use any confidential
or proprietary information of the SCBE and/or third-party participant.
Bid submissions are subject to the Tennessee Open Records Act (Tenn. Code Ann. §10-7-503 et seq). In
accordance with the Act, certain information is subject to public disclosure. Please be advised that should
you deem any portion of your bid as confidential or proprietary, it must be conspicuously indicated on those
portions so deemed. However, and in accordance with the Act, you are hereby notified that every portion
may still be subject to disclosure under the Act.
2.0 TERMS OF AGREEMENT
The anticipated term of this contract is one (1) year with the option to renew two (2) additional one (1) year
terms.
A. SCBE expects all vendors to provide year over year cost reductions recommendations.
B. Price decreases are acceptable at any time, need not be verifiable, and are required should the
vendor/producer/processor/manufacturer experience a decrease in costs associated with the execution
of the contract.
C. Price adjustments from the vendor/producer/processor/manufacturer for any/all items may be
considered at renewal, if applicable noted in the RFP document. The request is subject to approval by
the Contracting Officer. The request must be submitted in writing at least ninety (90) days prior to the
renewal term and shall be accompanied by supporting documentation.
D. Should the awarded vendor, at any time during the life of the contract, sell materials of similar quality
to another customer, or advertise special discounts or sales, at a price below those quoted within the
contract, the lowest discounted prices shall be offered to Shelby County Schools.
E. The Contractor shall hold all current licenses or permits necessary to perform the tasks within their
awarded discipline per Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-6-101 et seq. At the Authorized User’s request, the
Contractor may be required to furnish copies of licenses and/or permits.
F. The Contractor shall comply with all industry standards and guidelines to ensure compliance with all
federal, state and local guidelines including but not limited to OSHA/TOSHA/EPA regulations.
3.0 PRE-BID MEETING
A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this project and the bidders are required to sign-in at the
stated date/time and locations listed below.
Mscs Maintenance Warehouse 1364 Farmville Rd Memphis, Tn 38122, on April 10, 2024 @ 9:00
AM CST.
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4.0 QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES
No interpretation of the meaning of the specifications or other documents will be made to any Supplier
orally. Questions shall be submitted in writing to the Point of Contact (see Part II, § 5.0). To be given
consideration, the questions must be received NO LATER THAN April 11, 2024 @ 11:00 AM
CST. Questions that are deemed to be substantive in nature will be responded to in the form of an
addendum and posted on SCBE by EOD CST on April 12, 2024, website
http://www.MSCSk12.org/procurement/bids. Please do not submit questions in PDF format.
5.0 BID TIMELINE
Bid Posted
Pre-bid Date
Questions Due
Q&A Posted
Bid Submission
April 2, 2024
April 10, 2024 9:00 AM
April 11, 2024 11:00 AM
April 12, 2024 EOD
April 17, 2024 10:00 AM
6.0 POINT OF CONTACT
Stacey Brown, Senior Buyer
Procurement
brownsl3@scsk12.org
7.0 CONTRACT MONITOR/SCBE SUPERVISION
The Contractor’s performance will be under the direction of the Buyer/Requesting Department who will be
responsible for ensuring contractor’s compliance with the requirements of this contract to include managing
the daily activities of the contract, providing guidance to the contract, and coordination. The Contractor shall
be accountable to the end users on all matters relating to the scope of work.
8.0 CONTRACT TYPE
The contract resulting from this solicitation will be a firm fixed contract.
9.0 PAYMENT TERMS
The Contractor shall submit an invoice detailing the product or services provided and the actual costs
incurred. Payment shall be in accordance with line-item price on the purchase order and made within Net 30
days upon receipt of invoice.
The SCBE reserves the right to reduce or withhold contract payment in the event the Contractor does not
provide the Department with all required deliverables within the timeframe specified in the contract or in the
event that the Contractor otherwise materially breaches the terms and conditions of the contract.
10.0 INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) REVISIONS
Should it become necessary to revise any part of this IFB, addenda will be posted on SCBE
http://www.MSCSk12.org/procurement/bids. Failure of any offeror to receive or acknowledge receipt of such
addenda or interpretation shall not relieve any offeror from any obligations under this IFB as amended by all
addenda. All addenda so issued shall become part of the award.
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11.0 SUBMISSION DEADLINE
In order to be eligible for consideration, bids must be received in the Procurement Office no later than 10:00
AM CST on April 17, 2024, 160 South Hollywood Street, Room #126, Memphis, TN 38112. Vendors
mailing bids shall allow sufficient carrier delivery time to ensure timely receipt of their bid in the Office of
Purchasing & Supply Services prior to the deadline. Any bid received in the Purchasing Office after the
submission deadline, no matter what the reason, will be returned unopened. Bids responses delivered to
any other location shall not constitute delivery to the Procurement Services Office.
12.0 BID OPENING
The SCBE shall receive sealed bids until the bid due date indicated on the bid front cover sheet. At the time
of the public bid opening (as directed on the front cover sheet), the Buyer or designee shall open all bids
received and record the responses. A copy of the bid tabulations will be made available upon written request
via Open Records Request. The SCBE shall then review all responses and analyze the results of the bidding
process. A final recommendation(s) shall be prepared by the requesting department. Upon acceptance and
approval of the bid(s) by the Procurement Director, the Director may grant its approval subject to such
conditions as it may deem appropriate.
All bids shall be publicly opened at the Procurement Services Office, 160 South Hollywood Street, Room
#126, Memphis, TN 38112 on the date specified on the bid. In the event of inclement weather on the due
date of a bid and The SCBE is closed, the bid will be due and opened on the next business day at the same
time as specified in the bid or applicable addendum.
13.0 DURATION OF BID
A bid submitted in response to this solicitation is binding upon the bidder and is considered irrevocable for a
minimum of 120 days following the closing date for receipt of initial bids.
14.0 E- COMMERCE
IFBs will be published on the Procurement website @ www.MSCSk12.org/procurement/bids and advertised
when applicable in the local newspapers, the Commercial Appeal and/or Daily News. The Procurement
website also serves to publish any addenda, associated materials, Contractor questions and the SCBE’s
responses, and other solicitation related information.
The successful bidder must be an active vendor in APECS to receive Purchase Orders and Payment.
Instructions on how to register are detailed on the Procurement website @
http://www.MSCSk12.org/procurement, Doing Business with MSCS.
The successful Contractor must also be registered in EschoolMall ESM in order to submit an electronic copy
of their bid proposal, if required in addition to the hard copy proposal delivered to the Procurement Services
Office at 160 South Hollywood Street, Room #126.
SCBE does not discriminate in educational programs, activities or employment on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, age, religion or disability. Bidders will be required to comply with all applicable
requirements pertaining to fair labor, state and local government.
15.0 INSURANCE
Failure to provide the required insurance coverage by either of the two (2) methods described in Appendix E
when the bid is submitted may result in rejection of your bid as being non-responsive.
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