27M1, Facilities Equipment and Repair Services

Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is seeking a vendor to provide a comprehensive contract for the purchase, servicing, and ongoing maintenance of floor and carpet cleaning equipment used across its schools and administrative offices. The contract will cover acquisition of new equipment, routine preventive maintenance, repairs, and possibly parts replacement to ensure uninterrupted cleaning operations. Bidders must submit technical and cost proposals electronically by the stated deadline and will be evaluated based on compliance with the questionnaire and required forms. • Scope: Supply of floor and carpet cleaning machines, spare parts, preventive maintenance, and repair services. • Contract Type: Firm‑fixed‑price or cost‑plus arrangement (not specified) for an undefined multi‑year period. • Submission: Electronic via ProcureNow portal; mandatory forms include statutory affidavit, non‑collusion, compliance, conflict‑of‑interest, W‑9, and proprietary information forms. • Key Dates: Release 9/11/2026, pre‑proposal virtual meeting 9/18/2026 (optional), questions due 9/25/2026, proposal due 10/14/2026, award 11/18/2026. • Evaluation: Technical compliance first, followed by cost evaluation. • Primary Contact: Edward Reinhold, Senior Manager, Operations (email and phone provided).