Wake County Public School System - Brooms for School Bus Interiors - RFQ # 27-178 (2026)
Wake County SchoolsSchool · Cary, NC- Due
- Nov 3, 2026
- Due today
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Brian A. Martin
The 30-second brief
The Wake County Public School System is seeking quotes for 500 precision angle broom heads for school bus interiors under RFQ # 27-178. The required items are precision angle broom heads featuring a 6-inch bristle length, minimum 4-foot handle, 13-15 inch head width, with no wooden handles or straw bristles. This is a non-brand specific term contract valid through June 30, 2027, with an option to extend for up to two additional years in one-year increments. Quotes are due by November 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET and must be submitted via email to Brian A. Martin at [email protected]. Unit prices must include all applicable shipping charges to the WCPSS Bus Garage in Raleigh, NC.
500 EACH BROOM, PRECISION ANGLE BROOM HEAD, 6-INCH BRISTLE LENGTH, MINIMUM 4-FOOT HANDLE, 13-15” HEAD WIDTH, NO WOODEN HANDLES OR STRAW BRISTLES
Price, quality, conformity with specifications, suitability, delivery date
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Summary
The Wake County Public School System is seeking quotes for 500 precision angle broom heads for school bus interiors under RFQ # 27-178.
The required items are precision angle broom heads featuring a 6-inch bristle length, minimum 4-foot handle, 13-15 inch head width, with no wooden handles or straw bristles. This is a non-brand specific term contract valid through June 30, 2027, with an option to extend for up to two additional years in one-year increments. Quotes are due by November 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET and must be submitted via email to Brian A. Martin at [email protected]. Unit prices must include all applicable shipping charges to the WCPSS Bus Garage in Raleigh, NC.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Price
- Quality
- Conformity with specifications
- Suitability
- Delivery date
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- 500 EACH BROOM
- PRECISION ANGLE BROOM HEAD
- 6-INCH BRISTLE LENGTH
- MINIMUM 4-FOOT HANDLE
- 13-15” HEAD WIDTH
- NO WOODEN HANDLES OR STRAW BRISTLES
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Request for Quotation execution form signed
- Product documentation for functional equivalents
- Proof of business registration
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Raleigh, NC
- Reported agency
- Wake County Public School System
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Wake County Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 3, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Brian A. Martin.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Wake County Schools in NC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Brian A. Martin. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 500 EACH BROOM, PRECISION ANGLE BROOM HEAD, 6-INCH BRISTLE LENGTH, MINIMUM 4-FOOT HANDLE, 13-15” HEAD WIDTH, NO WOODEN HANDLES OR STRAW BRISTLES. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price, quality, conformity with specifications, suitability, delivery date" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Wake County Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from Wake County Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Wake County Schools regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 3, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Request for Quotation execution form signed, product documentation for functional equivalents, proof of business registration. Review the full document from Wake County Schools for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Raleigh, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.