The School District of Pickens County awarded a sealed‑bid contract to supply a broad range of antimicrobial‑treated, MERV‑8 pleated air‑filter units for its K‑12 facilities. The district will issue purchase orders as needs arise, with each order requiring filters to be labeled by location, size, and quantity and delivered within 15 calendar days. The solicitation listed over 200 distinct filter line‑items covering elementary, middle, high schools and specialty centers, each specifying size, annual quantity, and change frequency. Bidders were required to submit sealed offers with a 90‑day hold‑open period and provide standard certifications (drug‑free workplace, debarment, etc.). The contract was awarded to Bruce Air Filter Co., LLC on 15 June 2022.
• Scope: Supply of antimicrobial‑treated, MERV‑8 pleated air filters in dozens of sizes for recurring replacement across the district’s schools.
• Procurement method: Full and open competition sealed‑bid (IFB) with a single award.
• Delivery: FOB to each school location, 15‑day delivery window after PO issuance; labeling required on each carton.
• Pricing: Unit‑price basis; vendors to price each filter size.