Floor Equipment

Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
State:	North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	238330 - Flooring Contractors 561720 - Janitorial Services
Posted Date:	Apr 17, 2026
Due Date:	May 5, 2026
Solicitation No:	251-26-076
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Solicitation Number:	251-26-076
Project Title:	Floor Equipment
Description:	The purpose of this Invitation for Bids is to seek competitive bids from authorized Taski Vendors to furnish and deliver TASKI FLOOR EQUIPMENT to Wake County Public School System.
Opening Date:	5/5/2026 1:00 PM
Posted Date:	4/17/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	WAKE COUNTY BD OF EDUCATION


Solicitation Number * 251-26-076	Department WAKE COUNTY BD OF EDUCATION	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-05-05T13:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-04-17T12:30:11.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code Floor machines and accessories
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions —	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Clarence Rogers
Description The purpose of this Invitation for Bids is to seek competitive bids from authorized Taski Vendors to furnish and deliver TASKI FLOOR EQUIPMENT to Wake County Public School System.

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Invitation for Bid # 251-26-076

1551 Rock Quarry Rd – Bldg. F

Raleigh, NC 27610

Refer ALL Inquiries to: Clarence Rogers

Telephone No: 919-588-3546

E-Mail: bids-crogers7@wcpss.net

Proposals will be publicly opened: May 5, 2026 @ 1:00 PM

Contract Type: Open Market

Custodial Supplies – Flooring Machines

Commodity Code: 471216

Using Agency Name: WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Bids are subject to rejection unless submitted on this form. Failure to submit a bid in accordance with the instructions throughout

this document shall constitute just cause to reject bid. See below for bid/proposal submitting instructions. Bids submitted via

facsimile (FAX) machine or email in response to this Invitation for Bids will not be acceptable.

EXECUTION

In compliance with this Invitation for Bid, and subject to all the conditions herein, the undersigned offers and agrees to furnish

and deliver any or all items upon which prices are quoted, at the prices set opposite each item within the time specified

herein. Vendors are subject to immediate disqualification at any stage of the selection process for any of the following:

● The submission of false or misleading information in the vendor’s proposal.

● Any efforts to dissuade or discourage other vendors from submitting proposals.

● Any efforts to influence, dictate, or change the terms of another vendor’s proposal.

● Any form of bid collusion or bid rigging.

Failure to execute/sign this page prior to submittal shall render bid invalid. Late bids are not acceptable.

BIDDER:

FEDERAL ID OR SOCIAL SECURITY NO.

STREET ADDRESS:

P.O. BOX:

ZIP:

CITY & STATE & ZIP:

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE

TELEPHONE NUMBER:

TOLL FREE TEL. NO

(800)

TYPE OR PRINT NAME & TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING:

FAX NUMBER:

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:

DATE:

E-MAIL:

Offer valid for 60 days from date of bid opening unless otherwise stated here: ____ days Prompt Payment Discount:

_______ % __________________ days.

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IFB SCHEDULE

The table below shows the intended schedule for this IFB. WCPSS will make every effort to adhere to this schedule.

Event

Issue IFB

Submit Written Questions

Provide Response to Questions

Submit Proposals

Public Live Bid Opening

Responsibility

WCPSS

Vendor

WCPSS

Vendor

WCPSS, Vendors

Date and Time (ET.)

April 17, 2026, 2026

April 20, 2026, by 12:00 PM/ET

April 22, 2026, by End of Business

May 5, 2026, by 1:00 PM/ET

May 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM/ET

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join:

https://teams.microsoft.com/m

eet/212279779543237?p=Uw7I

cadU2mAiAS91Ja

Meeting ID: 212 279 779 543 237

Passcode: dc2r7cZ2

Dial in by phone

+1 929-376-1007,,435305116# United

States, New York City

Find a local number

Phone conference ID: 435 305 116#

PROPOSAL QUESTIONS

Upon review of the IFB documents, Vendors may have questions to clarify or interpret the IFB in order to submit the best

proposal possible. To accommodate the Proposal Questions process, Vendors shall submit any such questions by the

above due date.

Written questions shall be emailed to bids-crogers7@wcpss.net by the date and time specified above. Vendors should enter

“IFB 251-26-076 Questions” as the subject for the email. Question’s submittals should include a reference to the applicable

IFB section and be submitted in a format shown below:

Reference

IFB Section, Page Number

Vendor Question

Vendor question …?

Questions received prior to the submission deadline date, WCPSS’ response, and any additional terms deemed necessary

by WCPSS will be posted in the form of an addendum and shall become an Addendum to this IFB. No information, instruction

or advice provided orally or informally by any WCPSS personnel, whether made in response to a question or otherwise in

connection with this IFB, shall be considered authoritative or binding. Vendors shall rely only on written material contained

in an Addendum to this IFB. Addendum’s associated with the Invitation for Bid will be posted to the following links

and it will be the vendor’s responsibility to adhere to and check these addendums prior to bid submittal:

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(http://wcpss.net/domain/101)

(http://www.evp.nc.gov/solicitations)

PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL

This is an absolute requirement. Late bids, regardless of cause, will not be opened or considered, and will be

automatically disqualified from further consideration. Vendor shall bear the sole risk of late submission due to unintended

or unanticipated delay. It is the Vendors’ sole responsibility to ensure its proposal has been received as described in this

RFP by the specified time and date of opening. Failure to submit a proposal in strict accordance with instructions provided

shall constitute sufficient cause to reject a Vendor's proposal(s). Solicitation responses are subject to Sealed Bidding

requirements.

Vendors’ proposals for this procurement must be submitted through electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). For training on how to

use eVP to view solicitations, submit questions, develop responses, upload documents, and submit offers to the district,

Vendors should go to the following site: https://eprocurement.nc.gov/training/vendor-training

a) Submit one (1) signed, original response via electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) by the specified time and date of

opening. Vendor shall bear all risk for late electronic submission due to unintended or unanticipated delay,

including but not limited to internet issues, network issues, or local power outages. Vendor must include all

the pages of this solicitation in their response. Inability by WCPSS to open the Vendor’s files may result in the

offer(s) being rejected as non-responsive.

b) Questions or issues related to using the eVP Ariba Sourcing Tool can be directed to the North Carolina

eProcurement Help Desk at 888-211-7440, Option 2. Help Desk representatives are available Monday through

Friday from 7:30 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST.

c) If Vendor submits more than one (1) proposal, each proposal shall be submitted separately.

Vendor Registration and Solicitation Notification System

The NC Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) allows Vendors to electronically register with the State to receive electronic

notification of current procurement opportunities for goods and services available at the following website:

https://evp.nc.gov.

This RFP is available electronically on the electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) at the following website: https://evp.nc.gov.

Electronic bidding is an acceptable way for WCPSS to receive bids pursuant to Board Policy 6430 and G.S. 143-129.9

(a)(2).

Electronic Vendor Portal (EVP)

The State has implemented the Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) to connect vendors with state government organizations

that purchase goods and services and allows the public to retrieve award notices and other information. Please register at

https://evp.nc.gov to receive bid notification and electronic procurement opportunities from Wake County Public Schools.

Results may be found by searching by Solicitation Number. This information may not be available for several weeks

depending upon the complexity of the acquisition and the length of time to complete the evaluation process.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Invitation for Bids (IFB) is to seek competitive bids from authorized Taski Vendors to furnish and

deliver TASKI FLOOR EQUIPMENT to Wake County Public School System (WCPSS).

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BACKGROUND

For background purposes, The Wake County Public School System is currently the largest school district in North

Carolina and the 15th largest in the United States. There are currently 203 schools serving a student population of

approximately 161,000, with approximately 20,000 staff. Wake County covers 854 square miles. Additional information

about the school system can be accessed via the internet site (www.wcpss.net).

AWARD OF CONTRACT

It is WCPSS intent to award this contract to a single overall Vendor on all items. The right is reserved; however, to make

awards on the basis of individual line items or groups of items, to make an award for any item to more than one vendor

or to make only a partial award, if such shall be in the best interest of the district.

AWARD CRITERIA

All qualified bids will be evaluated and an award made based on the most responsive/responsible low bid meeting the

requirements specified in the “REQUIREMENTS” section below which includes criteria considered to be in the best

interest of the district.

DELIVERY

The Vendor shall deliver Free-On-Board (FOB) Destination to the following location:

Wake County Public School System

Central Receiving

1551 Rock Quarry Road

Raleigh, NC 27610

Successful Vendor shall complete delivery within thirty (30) consecutive calendar days after receipt of purchase order.

For completion by Vendor: Delivery will be made from _______________________ (city, state) within ________

consecutive calendar days after receipt of purchase order. Promptness of delivery may be used as a factor in the award.

BRAND SPECIFIC

Manufacturer(s) name and product descriptions used in this solicitation are product specific. The items offered in

response to this solicitation must be the manufacturer specified. These specific products are needed due to

compatibility and continuity of support. Failure to comply with this requirement shall be a sufficient basis from

disqualifying a bid from further consideration.

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PRICING FORM:

FURNISH AND DELIVER:

ITEM

QTY.

UOM

DESCRIPTION

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

PRICE

Each TASKI ERGODISC FLEXX 43 Dry Foam Carpet Care Solutions

Kit (one (1) battery), item # 9293304

Manufacturer/Brand: ______________________________

$__________ $___________

Manufacturer Location: ____________________________

Each TASKI ULTIMAXX 360 Kit Brush (to include charger, battery

& set of brushes), item # 9310217

Manufacturer/Brand: ______________________________

$__________ $___________

Manufacturer Location: ____________________________

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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

* Disclaimer: This website provides information about bids, requests for proposals (RFPs), or requests for qualifications (RFQs) for convenience only and does not serve as an official public notice. Individuals who wish to respond to or inquire about bids, RFPs, or RFQs should contact the relevant government department directly.

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