Armstrong Cortega 769A, 24”x48”x5/8” White Ceiling Tiles

The Commonwealth of Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired has issued Unsealed Invitation for Bids solicitation QQ-131062 to establish a spot purchase for one unit of Armstrong Cortega 769A white ceiling tiles, measuring 24 by 48 by 5/8 inches. The materials are to be delivered to the Virginia Industries for the Blind Charlottesville plant, with a strict requirement that items be received, invoiced, and payment processed by December 1, 2026. This procurement is set aside for DSBSD certified small businesses, with a priority award hierarchy favoring certified micro businesses for bids up to 10,000 dollars and small businesses for bids up to 100,000 dollars. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and all pricing must be all inclusive of goods, freight, installation, and warranty. Bidders must submit a comprehensive response including a vendor data sheet, state corporation form, price schedule, and a mandatory small business subcontracting plan. The agency reserves the right to inspect bidder facilities and conduct testing to evaluate capabilities. Compliance requirements include adherence to the Commonwealth of Virginia Vendors Manual, drug free workplace policies for contracts over 10,000 dollars, and statutory workers compensation coverage for employers with three or more employees. Invoices must be submitted via email and processed through the CARDINAL state accounting system using EPAY, EDI/Check, or VISA. The solicitation is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and bidders must be authorized to transact business within the state.