RFB No. 27-0015; CARPET

Solicitation RFB No. 27-0015 is an annual contract for the Columbus Consolidated Government in Georgia to procure the purchase and installation of roll and tile carpet on an as-needed basis. The scope of work includes floor surface preparation, adhesive removal, subfloor moisture testing, the installation of carpet and rubber base, and the moving of furniture. All products must be manufactured in ISO9001 and ISO14001 certified facilities and meet environmental certifications including CRI Green Label Plus, NSF140 Gold, and Cradle to Cradle v3.0 Silver. Packaging must be 100 percent recyclable. Bids are submitted electronically via OpenBids by November 18, 2026, and are evaluated based on acceptability criteria such as quality, workmanship, and delivery, as well as objectively measurable factors like discounts and life-cycle costs. Local businesses may receive a price preference of up to 2 percent depending on the expenditure amount. The contract requires 100 percent performance and payment bonds, adherence to various federal labor and safety standards including OSHA and the Davis-Bacon Act, and the submission of several affidavits and certifications. Payment is processed via priced invoices with standard net 30 day terms. Either party may cancel the contract with 30 days written notice.