The Bulloch County Board of Commissioners is accepting competitive sealed bids for Fireworks for the Bulloch County Recreation & Parks Department. Prospective bidders shall file all documents necessary to support their bids. The written bid document supersedes any verbal or written prior communication between parties. Late bids will not be considered. FAXED OR E-MAILED BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Check List: There is a checklist on page 16 that lists the forms that must be included in the sealed bid submission. All items requiring signatures must be signed and all items requiring a notary must be notarized. Failure to return any of the items or incorrectly completed items on the check list will be justification for non- acceptance of the submitted sealed bid. Additional Requirements: Attached you will find a list of the 2024 Fireworks presentation bid spreadsheet (Bid Form). In addition to product description, the items listed on page 16 and pricing, all bids should include a standard contract for service or rider agreement, and regulatory compliance standings. All bid pricing should be in effect from June 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Local Buying Preference: Departments are encouraged to use local vendors whenever possible. However, the County cannot pay a much higher price to do so because there is an obligation to the taxpayers to use our financial resources wisely. For all purchases of $15,000 or more, if the quality, service, price, and other factors are substantially equal, then a local vendor whose bid is within 5% of the lowest bid may be given an opportunity to match the lowest bid. This policy shall be stated in all applicable solicitations but does not apply to public works construction projects or road projects. For purposes of this provision, a "local vendor" is one that 1) has a principal business location within the boundaries of Bulloch County; 2) has a valid occupational tax certificate issued by a jurisdiction located in Bulloch County; and 3) owns the property where the principal business location is located, or has a lease for a term of no less than one year for the principal business location which in effect requires the local vendor to pay the ad valorem taxes on the leased property. A "principal business location" is further defined as a permanent facility with a physical location in Bulloch County where it can be demonstrated 1) that the goods or services are either made, stored, processed, sold or rendered at the facility; and 2) that substantial administrative or management activities are performed by one or more employees, principals, representatives or agents for the purpose of transacting business. To request the local vendor preference, a vendor must include a completed local vendor form with its submitted bid. It is the vendor's responsibility to provide clear and convincing evidence that it meets the requirements for being considered a local vendor pursuant to this provision. The determination of whether a vendor has submitted sufficient evidence to support being deemed a local vendor shall be solely within the discretion of the Board of Commissioners and shall not be subject to challenge. To request local vendor preference, you must contact the Purchasing Manager for the proper form to complete. The completed form must be included with the submitted package to be considered for the local vendor preference. Budget: The maximum budget for this project is $20,000.00 Bidders will be fully responsible for the delivery of their bids in a timely manner. Reliance upon U.S. Mail or other carriers is at the bidder's risk. Late bids will not be considered. For technical questions concerning this bid contact Kimberly Sharpe, 912-489-9087 or ksharpe@bullochrec.com. For procurement procedures concerning this bid contact Faye Bragg, Purchasing Manager, at fbragg@bullochcounty.net. Renewal: The successful bidder could be allowed up to two (2) renewals of this contract all upon the same terms and conditions. Bulloch County has the right to accept or reject the renewal. Rejection of the renewal will result in a re-bid of this contract. Questions: All questions concerning this invitation should be directed to the buyer whose name appears on the bottom of this page unless otherwise directed. Bid Reservations: The County reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to award in whole or in part and to waive minor immaterial defects in Bids. Negotiations may be necessary to complete the contract.