Request for Bids (Procurement and installation of motorized blinds)

The Fairfax County Police Department is soliciting bids for the procurement and installation of motorized blinds for seventeen panes at the Public Safety Headquarters located at 12099 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA. This firm fixed price contract requires the installation of Springs Sonesse 28 hardware with wire-free RTS external batteries, 12VDC power, Index Protection Rating 20, and electronic limit switches. The blinds must feature Ebony C9815 blackout fabric with white facing and include all necessary remotes and rechargers. The project must be completed within three days from the start date, and the contractor must provide a one-year warranty for both labor and materials while ensuring the protection of the building envelope, drywall, and windows during installation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on price, capacity, and past performance. Bids must be submitted via eVA or email to Zina Abdul Latif by November 20, 2026. Payment is structured based on performance, with 50 percent paid upon delivery, 25 percent upon installation and readiness for testing, and the remaining balance after satisfactory testing, though the County may retain up to 5 percent of the total value until completion. All shipments must be F.O.B. Destination in standard commercial packaging with detailed packing slips. The contractor must comply with the Fairfax County Human Rights Ordinance and non-discrimination policies, and is encouraged to utilize small, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses for subcontracting.