BidNet Direct #3855

Rutherford County Schools in Tennessee is soliciting bids for a comprehensive range of floor maintenance machines and related repair services for use in schools and county government offices. - Government Buyer: - Rutherford County Schools (Board of Education), Murfreesboro, TN - Also available for use by any Rutherford County Government office - OEMs and Brands Highlighted: - Sanitaire (upright vacuum cleaners, model SC679J) - Power-Flite (wet/dry vacuum, model PF53) - Thro-matic (carpet machine, Paragon TC 88) - Tomcat (scrubbers, Mini-Mag 20) - ProTeam (Super Coach Pro 10 backpack vacuum) - Tennant (T1 micro scrubber) - Sidewinder (propane high-speed strip machine) - Aztec (Floor Solution Applicator 36) - Speedpro (UHS burnisher, SP28KWA) - Equivalents permitted if specifications are met - Products/Services Requested: - Floor buffers (20") - High-speed burnishers (20") - Wet/dry industrial vacuum cleaners (15-gallon) - Upright vacuum cleaners (Sanitaire SC679J or equal) - Carpet machines (Thro-matic Paragon TC 88 or equal) - Scrubbers (Tomcat Carbon or Mini-Mag 20 or equal) - UHS burnishers (Speedpro SP28KWA or equal) - Backpack vacuums (ProTeam Super Coach Pro 10 or equal) - Micro scrubbers (Tennant T1 or equal) - Propane high-speed strip machines (Sidewinder or equal) - Floor solution applicators (Aztec Floor Solution Applicator 36 or equal) - Accessories: squeegees, filter bags, strip brushes, hard surface tools - Floor stripping solution retrievers - Equipment repair services (hourly rates, parts discounts, travel time, 5-day return or loaner) - Notable Requirements: - Delivery to various school and government locations in Rutherford County - Compliance with insurance, warranty, and safety standards (UL listed, EPA/LEED certifications where applicable) - Manuals and warranties required with equipment - Personnel must pass criminal background checks and comply with drug-free workplace affidavit - Contract allows for piggybacking by other local government units - Awards may be made by line item - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Rutherford County Schools and Government offices, Murfreesboro, TN - Period of Performance: - 12-month contract term, with pricing valid for at least 6 months after acceptance

Rutherford County Schools is soliciting bids to purchase floor machines and repair services for their school system and any Rutherford County Government office. The procurement includes various types of floor maintenance machines such as buffers, burnishers, vacuum cleaners, carpet machines, scrubbers, and related accessories, as well as equipment repair services. The contract term is from April 23, 2026, to April 22, 2027, with delivery to various school locations. Bidders must comply with insurance, warranty, and background check requirements, and bids may be awarded by line item.