RFB No. 26-0037

Columbus Consolidated Government is soliciting bids for the supply of various grades of stone on an as-needed basis under RFB No. 26-0037, with a two-year base term and the option to extend for three additional one-year periods. The contract will be awarded to two vendors—a Primary and a Secondary Contractor—selected based on the two lowest responsive and responsible bids that meet all technical specifications, following a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology. Bidders must submit a single consolidated PDF via DemandStar by the June 17, 2026 deadline, including mandatory forms such as the Insurance Checklist, E-Verify Affidavit, Conflict of Interest Affidavit, Federal Compliance Form, Business License, and IRS Form W-9. Insurance requirements are extensive, covering twenty-five distinct coverages including Worker’s Compensation, General Liability, Pollution, Umbrella, Auto, and Fidelity Bonds, with vendors required to specify coverage limits. Deliveries must be F.O.B. job site within Columbus, Georgia, within two hours of order placement, with all freight costs included in the bid price. The City reserves the right to reject bids, enforce performance standards, and rotate contractors after three delivery failures. Financial security includes a 5% bid security for bids over $50,000 and 100% performance and payment bonds for contracts exceeding that threshold. Local business preference applies, allowing up to 1–2% above the lowest bid for Georgia-based vendors, with Columbus-based contractors receiving priority. Contractors must comply with federal labor and employment laws, nondiscrimination policies, and non-collusion requirements, and are prohibited from assigning the contract without written consent. Invoices must accompany delivery and be sent to the City’s Accounting Division; no substitute documents are permitted. All materials must be new, in first-class condition, and commercially packaged with sample labels containing bidder name, bid name, and bid number. No military or federal packaging or labeling standards apply. The contract contains indemnification provisions and requires subcontractor disclosures, with prime contractors held fully accountable for all subcontractor performance.