objective of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to select a vendor to provide employee uniform rental services for the Muscogee County School District (MCSD). The District is looking for a cost effective solution to properly equip employees with high-quality uniforms when job duties include exposure to heavy soil, dirt, grease, and oil. MCSD DOES NOT WANT TO PURCHASE UNIFORMS. In using this method for solicitation, we are requesting your best effort in seeking the greatest value for our requirements. To be eligible for consideration, sealed proposals shall be presented in accordance with the instructions of this solicitation and within the timeframe specified. It shall be the responsibility of the selected provider to meet all specifications and guidelines set forth herein, in addition to all applicable laws and regulations. Muscogee County School District (MCSD), at its discretion, determines the criteria and process whereby proposals are evaluated and awarded. No damages shall be
recoverable by any challenger as a result of these determinations or decisions by Muscogee County School District (MCSD). B. The laws of the State of Georgia shall prevail concerning all purchases of products and services under this RFP and subsequent contract(s). Venue shall be in the court of competent jurisdiction in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia. Several Georgia statutes proscribe jurisdiction and venue for different types of cases that involve state agencies. Any provision that requires legal action that would require travel by MCSD employees likely violates the Constitutional provisions noted above. C. Scope of Work 1) Provide a wide variety of high-quality uniform types and sizes to include: a. Mechanic pants and shirts for approximately 20 automobile/bus mechanics. b. Cargo pants and short sleeve knit shirts for approximately 93 maintenance and warehouse workers. 2) Supply 11 uniforms each for approximately 113 employees for work days of Monday through Friday – 5 being cleaned, 5 ready to wear, and 1 to wear. 3) Manage the initial measurement/fitting of staff through on-site needs analysis. 4) Pick up and professionally launder and finish uniforms weekly. 5) Deliver clean, professional uniforms on a regular schedule every week. 6) Inspect garments for rips, flaws, missing buttons, etc. and automatically repair or replace damaged items. 7) Automatically replace overly worn or damaged garments. 8) Furnish complete inventory control process. 9) Include full program management. 10) Offer name tags, school district emblems, and other embellishments if needed. Employee Uniform Rental Services RFP #20-023 Page 6 of 29 1.2