The Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) is seeking a qualified vendor to supply a broad catalog of door‑ and cabinet‑hardware items, including hinges, locks, pulls, brackets, closers, bumpers, panic bars, and related repair parts. The contract is a fixed‑rate, three‑year agreement with two optional one‑year extensions. Bidders must be authorized distributors or manufacturers with stocked inventory, provide a 10‑year manufacturer warranty, and guarantee a 72‑hour response for warranty service. The solicitation requires a minimum 15 % participation by certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and compliance with extensive insurance, bonding, and background‑check requirements. No installation services are required; the work consists solely of supplying the specified hardware to various school sites on an “after receipt of order” (ARO) basis.
• Supply of 38 distinct hardware parts (bars, bolts, braces, hinges, pulls, closers, exit devices, etc.) with estimated quantities ranging from 2 to 300 units per item.
• Delivery must be FOB destination, inside the building, during normal business hours (7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Mon‑Fri).
• Vendor must provide online access to manufacturers’ price lists within 15 days of award and maintain the ability to ship “stock” items promptly (delivery lead‑time to be quoted in calendar days).
• Contract includes a 2 % per‑day liquidated‑damages provision for late delivery and allows termination for convenience with five‑day notice.
• MBE participation goal of 15 % of total contract value; required certifications and affidavits must be submitted with the bid.