CPA's 2027-004 Audio Visual Equipment & Supplies Bid

The Cooperative Purchasing Agency (CPA) in Georgia is soliciting bids for audio visual equipment and supplies for the calendar year 2027, under solicitation number PE-55964-NONST-2027-000000048. The contract period runs from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027, and covers a variety of items including laminators, power accessories, audio gear, and alkaline batteries. All products must be delivered to the CPA Warehouse in Cleveland, Georgia, within 30 days of the purchase order issuance. Bids must be submitted using the official CPA forms by the deadline of September 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Key financial and operational terms include firm F.O.B. destination pricing, which must include all delivery charges, and net 30 payment terms. As a state agency, the CPA is exempt from all state sales and federal excise taxes. While equal quality substitutions are generally permitted, some items are restricted to specific brands, and samples are required for any alternate brand proposals. Award decisions are not guaranteed to the lowest bidder and will consider factors such as minimum order requirements, vendor responsibility, and packaging standards, specifically requiring AAA and AA batteries in 4-packs and C, D, and 9-volt batteries in 12-packs.