Ware County Recreation Department 2110 Recreation Rd Waycross, Ga. 31503 912-287-4488 Fax 912-287-4485 INVITATION TO BID ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT Sealed Bids will be received by the Ware County Commission Office, located at the Ware County Courthouse, 800 Church St, Suite 223, Waycross, GA 31501 until 11:30 a.m. (EST) on May 18, 2015. Bid Specification Description: The Ware County Recreation Department is requesting bids for Athletic Equipment. Questions regarding the scope of the project should be directed to the Ware County Recreation Director Rod Mitchell, (912) 287-4488 (rmitchell@warecounty.com) Questions regarding bid submittal or process should be directed to Elizabeth Hope (912) 287-4300. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS All bids must be signed by an authorized representative of the company with the legal capacity to bind the company to the agreement. Bids may be withdrawn up to the date and hour set for opening. Once bids have been accepted by the Ware County Recreation Department and opening time has passed, failure to enter into contract or honor the purchase order will be cause for removal of supplier s name from the Ware County Recreation Department s bidders list for a period of twelve months from the date of the opening. Bid prices must be held firm for the period of the contract. All bids must be labeled as Ware County Recreation Athletic Equipment Preservation of Rights: The Owner reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and waive all minor technicalities, informalities, and irregularities. The Owner reserves the right to accept the bid, which in the judgment of the Owner, is in his best interest. The Ware County Board of Commissioners is the sole determiner of a qualified bidder and may request other information sufficient to determine bidder's ability to meet these minimum standards listed above. Request for information contained in this section may also occur at any time during the effective period of this Contract, or any extension/renewal thereof. 1
Termination of Contract: The Ware County Board of Commissioners may, at any time they deem necessary, terminate this agreement with thirty (30) calendar days written notice. Freight Terms: Unless otherwise noted, all freight and shipping must be prepaid. All freight charges must be included in prices submitted on proposal. Discounts: Any discounts allowed for prompt payment, etc., must be reflected in bid figures and not entered as separate pricing on the proposal form. 2
BID SPECIFICATIONS It is the intent of these specifications to describe the requirements for the purchase of equipment as required by the Ware County Recreation and Parks Department. Please indicate the brand that you are bidding on under each category. Bids that do not include the brand(s) will be considered a NO BID. BASKETBALL: 1. LEATHER BASKETBALLS Full grain leather. Deep pebbling on leather cover. Wilson Evolution is the comparable brand. Must be Top Quality Game Ball. Prices are requested for both the Men and Women s ball. Acceptable brands are: Wilson, MacGregor or Baden. PRICE: 28.5 OFFICIAL_ 2. PRACTICE BASKETBALLS Synthetic leather indoor / outdoor practice Basketball. Wilson NCAA synthetic basketball or comparable brand is requested. Synthetic leather construction and wide channel design. Prices are requested for the Men s ball, Women s ball/ Intermediate, junior ball and Rookie ball. Acceptable brands are: Wilson, MacGregor or Spalding. PRICE: 25.0 27.0 28.5 OFFICIAL BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: 3. SOFTBALLS (Approx. 10 cases of each) Top grain leather. Dudley is the comparable brand. Balls must be C.O.R..44, 11 for Youth and Women. 12 COR 52/300 for Men. All balls are Optic Yellow color. Acceptable brands are: Wilson, MacGregor, Dudley or Worth. PRICE: PRICE: 11 12 3
4. YOUTH GAME BASEBALLS (Approx. 10 cases) Top grain leather. Cushioned cork center. Grey wool windings. Wilson A1074B SST is the comparable brand. Acceptable brands are: Wilson, MacGregor or Diamond. PRICE PER DOZEN: 5. YOUTH PRACTICE BASEBALLS (Approx. 10 cases) Top grain leather. Economy practice ball. Wilson A1074B LL1 is the comparable brand. Acceptable brands are: Wilson, MacGregor or Diamond. PRICE PER DOZEN: 6. ADULT GAME BASEBALLS (Approx. 1 case) Top grain leather. Grey wool windings. Cushioned cork center. Wilson A1010B HS1-SST is the comparable brand. Acceptable brands are: Wilson, MacGregor or Diamond. PRICE PER DOZEN: 7. T-BALLS (Approx. 5 cases) Soft training ball. Leather Cover. Reduced Injury. Must meet or exceed NOCSAE Safety standards. MacGregor Safe/Soft Level 1. BRAND BID ON: MacGregor Safe/Soft Level 1 PRICE PER DOZEN: Level 1 8. BATTING TEES (Approx. 10) Heavy-duty made of solid rubber. Adjustable from 22 to 47. BRAND BID ON: MacGregor PRICE: 4
9. CATCHER S LEG GUARDS - (Approx. 8 each) Padded interior with full ankle and calf wings; double knee. AGES 5-8 McGregor or equal (B68 model) or comparable. AGES 8-12 McGregor or equal (B64 model) or comparable. AGES 12-15 McGregor Pro model (B66 model) or comparable. AGES 15-up McGregor Pro model wrap around ankle (B61 model) or comparable. Acceptable brands are: MacGregor, Champro or Wilson COLORS : BLACK PRICES: 5-8 8-12 12-15 15-up 10. THROAT GUARDS (Approx. 30) Hook and Loop onto mask. Acceptable brands are: MacGregor, Champro or Wilson COLORS: BLACK PRICE: 11. KNEE SAVERS- (Approx 20 sets) Youth 5 7 and under Adult 5 8 and up Acceptable brands are: MacGregor, Champro or Wilson COLORS: BLACK PRICES: YOUTH: ADULT: 12. CHEST PROTECTORS - (Approx. 8 each) Must be Little League Approved. Foam front. Adjustable straps. Junior series B75 (Ages 5-8) McGregor or comparable. Youth Series B74 (Ages 9-12) McGregor or comparable. Prep series B73 (Ages 12-15) McGregor or comparable. Adult McGregor B70 (Pro/Collegiate) 5
Acceptable brands are: MacGregor, Champro or Wilson COLORS: BLACK PRICE: Junior Series: Youth Series: PRICE: Prep Series: Adult Series: 13. CATCHER S HELMET (Approx. 30 total) Made of ABS plastic and must meet NOCSAE standards. One size fits all. Acceptable brands are: MacGregor, Champro or Wilson PRICE: COLORS AVAILABLE: 14. HOCKEY SYLE CATCHERS MASK (Approx. 12 total) Made of ABS plastic and must meet NOCSAE standards. One size fits all. Acceptable brands are: MacGregor, Champro or Wilson PRICE: COLORS AVAILABLE: 15. CATCHER S MITTS (Approx. 15 each) 100% cowhide, nylon stitched. Junior Series catcher s mitt for ages 5-8 Youth Series catchers mitt for ages 9-12 Prep series catcher s mitt for ages 12-15 Youth TPS Fast Pitch catcher s mitt or comparable for youth: 10 years and under. Adult Mizuno Franchise series, or comparable, Fast Pitch catcher s mitt: 11 years and up. Acceptable brands are: MacGregor, Champro or Wilson PRICE: JUNIOR SERIES, YOUTH SERIES, AND PREP SERIES: FAST PITCH CATCHERS MITT 10 AND UNDER FAST PITCH CATCHERS MITT 11 AND OLDER 6
16. BATTING HELMETS WITH FACE MASK (Approx. 125 total) Made of ABS plastic and MUST meet NOCSAE standards. One size fits all. Riddell or Rawlings batting with approved face guard, attached. One helmet can be adjusted to fit all participants. Helmets are to be ultra high impact plastic; NOCSAE STAMPED. Face guards are to be welded steel wire design, black or navy in color; guards should be attached to helmets upon delivery. Approx. 75 one size fits all w/ mask. Acceptable brands are: MacGregor, Wilson, Easton or Rawlings PRICE WITH WIRE FACE GUARD ATTACHED: Male Female COLORS AVAILABLE: 17. YOUTH BASEBALL BATS (Approx. 10 each) Aluminum material approved in accordance with Georgia High School Association. Cannot exceed 2 ¼ in diameter. Need 25 thru 30 sizes with 8 oz. less than length. Acceptable brands are: Louisville Slugger, Easton or Rawlings PRICE: 25 26 27 PRICE: 28 29 30 18. JENNIE FINCH FASTPITCH BAT Cushioned Grip, Exclusive Banzai Aluminum 11.5 oz. drop, 2 ¼ barrel, balanced swing weigh, approved for ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, ISF Acceptable brands are: MacGregor, Easton or Worth PRICE: 27 28 29 PRICE: 30 31 32 19. THROW DOWN BASES Approx. 20 sets of 3 bases / 1 home plate 7
20. BASEBALL PITCHERS L SHAPE SCREEN Heavy duty pitchers protector L screen (7 H x 6 ½ W) Include pull over net that slips on and off easily 21. SOFTBALL PITCHERS PROTECTOR Heavy-duty softball pitchers protector (7 H x 6 W) Include pull over net that slips on and off easily 22. HOLLYWOOD STYLE BASES (Approx 10 sets) Heavy gauge rubber cover over high-density foam interior. Rust proof stanchion pan and anchors. PRICE: W/ANCHORS _ 23. HOLLYWOOD DOUBLE FIRST BASE (Approx. 10 total) Durable, high strength rubber base. One-piece molded rubber base, No stitching, including anchors for installation PRICE: 24. MAJOR LEAGUE HOME PLATE (Approx. 10 total) Highly durable, white waffle design rubber plate with black beveled edges. Non skid surface & waterproof. Includes ground anchor. (15 lbs.) PRICE: 25. PITCHER S PLATES (Approx. 10 total) Official size for baseball. Solid white molded rubber. Three metal spikes. PRICE: 4 x 18 6 x 24 8
26. 4 WAY PITCHER S RUBBER (Approx. 6 total) Solid white rubber with PVC inner core. Can be rotated to extend life. PRICE: Youth Size 4 x 18 : Official Size 6 x 24: 27. STEP DOWN PITCHER S RUBBER (Approx. 6 total) Wooden core with solid molded cover and front extension. PRICE: Youth Size 4 x 18 : Official Size 6 x 24 : 28. PORTABLE PITCHERS MOUNDS Strong and lightweight fiberglass or lightweight polystyrene construction. Turf cover with padded landing area and non-slip backing. 3 sizes Adult 11 6 L x 8 3 W x 10 H Intermediate 9 L x 5 4 W x 6 H Youth 9 L x 4 W x 6 H PRICE: YOUTH INTERMEDIATE ADULT 29. PORTABLE FENCING Quick fence portable fencing constructed of durable, knitted fencing. Complete outfield package. PRICE: 314 ft fence 471 ft fence 30. PITCHING MACHINE Throws baseballs, 12 and 11 softballs Grooved pinch pad for accuracy Delivers slow-pitch arc up to 60 mph fastballs Knockdown portability 110 Volt AC power Converts from softball to baseball in seconds BRANDS BID ON: Jugs 9
FOOTBALL/CHEERLEADING: 31. YOUTH FOOTBALL HELMETS (Approx. 50 total) Must meet or exceed NOCSAE Safety standards. Green in color. Steel Face Mask. BRANDS BID ON: Schutt _ 32. YOUTH SHOULDER PADS (Approx. 50 total) Heavy-duty polyethylene shell. Acceptable brands are: Riddell, Gear Pro, Rawlings or Champro PRICE: XS (60-80 lbs.): SM (80-100 lbs.): PRICE: MD (100-130 lbs.): LG (130-150 lbs.): PRICES: XL (150-170 lbs.): XXL (170-200 lbs.): 33. FOOTBALL CHIN STRAPS (Approx 200 total) Acceptable brands are: Wilson, Champro or Shutt PRICE: 2 POINT: 4 POINT: 34. LEATHER FOOTBALLS (Approx. 12 each) Rich Horween USA deep pebble top-grain leather. Tanned in tack through and through. Triple cotton twill lining. Lock stitching throughout. Comparable to Wilson F1382 K2 Pee Wee Football sized for less than 10 years of age. Comparable to Wilson F1360 TDJ Junior Football Youth sized for ages 9-12. Comparable to Wilson F1300 TDY Youth football sized for ages 14 and under. Acceptable brands are: Wilson or Spalding PRICE: PEE WEE: JR.: YOUTH: 35. CHEERLEADING POM-POMS (Approx. 200 each) Ply strand, single color pom-poms with pro grip. (NO NARROW PENCIL SIZE GRIPS) Assorted colors needed. PRICE PER PAIR: 10
COLORS AVAILABLE: 36. MOUTHGUARDS WITH STRAP - (Approx. 200 total) Pro custom fit. Double impression, upper / lower teeth. Loop safety strap. Dental Warranty. BRAND BID ON: Wilson PRICE: 37. JAW PADS (Approx. 100 each) Textured vinyl coated foam pads. 4 snaps on each pad. BRAND BID ON: Shutt PRICE: ¾ : 1 : 1 ¼ : 38. KICK-OFF TEES (Approx. 20 total) Official 2 orange kick-off tee. PRICE: 39. EXTRA POINT TEES (Approx. 20 total) Official 2 hard black rubber extra point tees. PRICE: 40. DELUXE GOOSENECK GOAL POSTS Highly visible yellow powder coat finish. Aluminum uprights and sag eliminator to keep upright in line for year. All steel post (4.5 ) and crossbar (3.5 ) with construction for extreme durability. 20 aluminum upright, optic yes, sag elimination, wind direction flags. PRICE: 41. FOOTBALL/SOCCER COMBO GOAL Soccer goal mainframe is 8 H x 24 W x 3 D constructed of 2 x 4 heavy wall steel tubing. Equipped with 3 deep European style backstay. Football frame is 10 H x 23 4 W with 15 uprights, constructed of 2 steel tubing. Over all height of goal 25. 11
PRICE: VOLLEYBALL, SOCCER, DODGEBALL: 42. VOLLEYBALLS Top grade leather cover. Total field technology. Indoor use only 43. SOCCER BALLS High gloss cushioned urethane cover. Machine Stitched. PRICE: Size 3 Size 4 Size 5 44. DODGEBALLS Soft, slower moving and easy to grip. Premium, tough outer coating. PRICE: 6 ¼ 8 ¼ MISCELLANIOUS EQUIPMENT: 45. NYLON TENNIS NET 3mm braided, knotless nylon netting with nyothene weather treatment for ultra violet and moisture protection. Breaking strength over 300 lbs. 28oz. HD nylon reinforced vinylcoated tapes-side pockets for dowel for even tension. 4 rows of lock stitching in head band. 46. ENDURO HOSE REEL Heavy duty steel frame portable hose reel with large 16 rear wheels for easy transport. Rubber feet on front for stability when rolling hose. Includes 6 long supply hose to attach to your water source. Accommodates 150 ft of 1 hose. 12
47. CLEAR FIELD HOSES 1 diameter high pressure clear hose with fiber reinforced wall and solid brass fittings. 50 L (Weight 16lbs) PRICE: 48. PRO 1 NOZZLE FOR HOSE PRICE: 49. INFIELD LIP BROOM Heavy duty 28 broom head with two rows of replaceable bristles and 5 powder-coated aluminum handle, bent to reduce back strain. Ideal for brushing top-mix out of turf to resist lip formation, use backside to scrap and break-up dirt. 50. 3-WAY ADJUSTABLE BATTERS BOX TEMPLATE Template is adjustable for 3 x 6 (Youth league). 4 x 6 (Big league) and 3 x 7 (Softball) 51. DOUBLE PLAY RAKE Designed by GMS to give you two tools in one. Standard teeth on one side and lute rake teeth on the other. 66 Aluminum handle and vinyl grip 52. HEAVY DUTY DRAG MAT Same construction as standard drag mats. Includes heavy-duty angle iron across front of mat and a heavy-duty chain for pulling. Size 6 6 W x 4 L. Weight 68 lbs. 13
53. WIDE SWEEP FAN RAKE 30 W spring steel rake head with 1 tooth spacing. 60 Ash wood handle. 54. DIAMOND PUMP Pumps 20 gallons per minute. Base disk prevents mud and debris from being drawn into the pump. Tough ABS construction. NOTE: The totals given are approximate numbers per item to be purchased. These totals may be more or less. Vendor must comply with shipment date. Shipment is required ten (10) working days or less from the date order is placed. The shipping date is very critical. The contract period begins July 1, 2015 and continues through June 30, 2016. The award will be for one (1) year. Price and service changes must be negotiated by and agreed to by both parties.. 14
BID AUTHORIZATION Sign below in ink in the space provided. Unsigned bids will be considered incomplete and will be subject to rejection. IT IS AGREED BY THE UNDERSIGNED BIDDER THAT THE SIGNING AND DELIVERY OF THIS BID REPRESENTS THE BIDDER S ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND PROVISIONS, AND IF AWARDED THIS BID, WILL PERFORM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGREEMENT. BID SUBMITTED BY: COMPANY NAME: ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP: TELEPHONE: FAX: SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: TITLE: DATE: 15
STATEMENT OF NO BID We, the undersigned, have declined to bid Specifications too tight, i.e., geared toward one brand or manufacturer only Insufficient time to respond to the Invitation to Bid. We do not offer this product or services Unable to meet specifications Unable to meet Bond requirements Specifications unclear (explain how) Unable to meet Insurance requirements Remove us from your Vendor s List altogether Other (specify below) Remark: Company Name: Signature: Telephone: Date: 16
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Is any owner or officer of the bidder an employee of Ware County or related as close as third cousin to a Ware County Commissioner or other elected official? YES NO Local Vendors submitting a bid from Waycross and Ware County MUST have valid City and/or County business license. Local Vendor: YES NO City License #: County License #: Date of Issue: Any bid not containing this information will NOT be considered 17