Active SLED Opportunity · ARIZONA · PINAL COUNTY EDUCATION SERVICE AGENCY

    Window Film and Glass Solutions for Safety and Security

    Issued by Pinal County Education Service Agency
    educationRFPPinal County Education Service AgencySol. 275294
    Open · 17d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    17
    due Jul 30, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Jun 25, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Pinal County
    education
    NAICS CODE
    238190
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    RFP by Pinal County Education Service Agency for safety and security window film and glass solutions. Seeking qualified contractors to provide products and installation services under a cooperative purchasing contract for public agencies nationwide. Proposal due by July 30, 2026.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    275294
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    open
    Level
    education
    Published Date
    June 25, 2026
    Due Date
    July 30, 2026
    NAICS Code
    238190AI guide
    State
    Arizona
    Agency
    Pinal County Education Service Agency

    Description

    1GPA is a non-profit national governmental purchasing cooperative that enables members nationwide to use existing contracts for procuring goods and services. If you are a vendor looking to offer your products and services to our extensive network of members locally and across the U.S., respond to this solicitation for an opportunity. This allows our members to efficiently and cost-effectively purchase from local and national vendors.

    This Request for Proposal (RFP) aims to establish a contract with highly qualified contractor(s) to provide safety and security film applications for windows and glass as outlined in this solicitation for 1GPA Cooperative Members (Members) as needed. 

    Background

    1GPA allows public agencies to use existing contracts to purchase the goods and services they need from local and national vendors. Eligible members include school districts, charter schools, universities, colleges, cities, towns, municipalities, counties, states, local governments, the federal government, Native American communities, fire districts, and any other political subdivision.

    All of our contracts are approved and awarded by means of 1GPA’s lead governmental agency. A Lead Agency is a well-established and well-respected government entity that facilitates the competitive bidding process by being a part of the process from start to finish. We issue, evaluate, and award our contracts in a collaborative effort. The Lead Agency contributes its expertise pertaining to the solicitation process to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. The Lead Agency also provides Board/Council Approval for the award of contracts resulting from each solicitation.

    Mary C. O’Brien Accommodation School/Pinal County ESA is the lead agency for this procurement.

    This contract will replace current contract #23-12P Safety/Security Film Applications upon date of award.

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: 27-05P
    • Department: Procurement
    • Department Head: Claudia Leon (Director of Procurement)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Cost (300 pts)

      Overall competitiveness, manufacturer discounts, labor rates, transparency of pricing, and the alignment with the scope of products and services will be considered.

    • Overall Program Offered (275 pts)

      Demonstrated understanding of the scope and work required and the ability of the Contractor to deliver quality products and services in a timely and professional manner, including the range of products and services offered, quality assurance processes, manufacturer authorizations, product documentation, and warranty support.

       

    • Experience, Expertise and Qualifications (250 pts)

      Experience, expertise and qualifications of the firm and key personnel in providing required products and services. References and previous experience with similar or like services as outlined in this RFP is also considered.

    • Cooperative Purchasing Program Administration and Participation (125 pts)

      Understanding of cooperative purchasing, approach to timely and accurate usage reporting, ensuring staff understanding of the contract and promoting awareness of contract benefits to current and potential Members.

    • Responsiveness (50 pts)

      Overall responsiveness of the proposal and providing the required information at time of RFP submittal. The ability of the firm to accept the terms and conditions of this solicitation that will become the governing document of this contract will be considered. 

       

    Submission Requirements

    • GENERAL INFORMATION
    • Proposal Requirements (required)

      Confirm your firm's full understanding of the instructions, terms, conditions and scope of work detailed within the RFP and the ability of the firm to comply with all terms, requirements and conditions of the resultant contract.

    • If no, provide a detailed explanation below.
    • Contact for Proposal Questions (required)

      Provide the name, title, email address, and phone number of the person 1GPA should contact with questions regarding your firm's proposal.

    • OVERALL PROGRAM OFFERED
    • Products and Services Offered (required)

      Indicate the safety and security products, systems, and services your firm will offer under the contract resulting from this solicitation. Vendors are not required to offer all categories.

    • Program Overview (required)

      Upload a description of your firm's overall program offered, how your program aligns with the diverse needs of 1GPA Members and how it supports consistent, reliable products and services. Address how your offerings support varying security objectives and your firm’s approach to implementation and installation.

    • Quality Assurance (required)

      Upload a description of your firm’s quality assurance and quality control processes used to provide consistent project outcomes, including corrective actions followed by your firm.

    • Manufacturer Authorizations (required)

      Upload documentation demonstrating your firm's authorization to sell, install, and service the products offered under this solicitation. Manufacturers may provide documentation identifying their firm as the manufacturer in lieu of an authorization letter.

    • Product Documentation (required)

      Upload manufacturer Technical Data Sheets (TDS) or equivalent product documentation for each product offered, including product specifications, preparation instructions, storage and handling requirements, installation methods, cleaning and care instructions, certifications, and manufacturer warranties.

    • Test Reports (required)

      Upload available third-party laboratory test reports validating performance and compliance with applicable standards.

    • Service Warranty (required)

      Provide your firm's warranty statement covering labor, workmanship, installation services, and any warranty administration or claims support offered.

    • Business Hours and Response Times (required)

      Define normal business hours and non-business hours (emergency and after-hours) for services provided by your firm, scheduling capabilities, and response times to routine and emergency service calls.

    • Subcontractors (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Authorized Distributor and Dealer Partners (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • EXPERIENCE, EXPERTISE AND QUALIFICATIONS
    • History of Firm (required)

      Provide a statement of your firm’s history and years of experience in providing products and services consistent with the scope of work for this solicitation.

    • Training Requirements (required)

      Upload an explanation of the training requirements and continuing education requirements for personnel performing installation services and how this is monitored.

    • Licenses and Certifications (required)

      Upload a list or provide copies of current licenses and certifications held by the firm and/or key personnel.

    • Key Personnel (required)

      Upload resumes or biographical statements for key personnel responsible for supporting the contract resulting from this solicitation. Identify each individual’s roles and relevant experience related to the products and services offered.

    • Project References (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Financial Disclosure Questionnaire (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload. This document will be held confidential. 

    • Corporate Commission (required)

      Upload a copy of your firm’s registration with the Corporation Commission. If your firm is registered in multiple states, you may upload a list that includes the states and registration numbers.

    • COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION
    • Cooperative Purchasing Program (required)

      Confirm your firm's understanding that 1GPA is a national purchasing cooperative that provides eligible public agencies (Members) with access to existing competitively awarded contracts across a broad range of commodities and services. Members may utilize any 1GPA contract on an as-needed basis to meet their procurement needs. Cooperative purchasing is intended to streamline procurement while providing Members with access to quality products and services at competitively awarded pricing.

    • Usage Reporting (required)

      Describe the process your firm will use for sales tracking and usage reporting as outlined in the Uniform Terms and Conditions, Paragraph 3(C): Contract Administration and Operations, item G through J of the RFP. Include the methods and tools used to track purchase order activity and maintain accurate and up-to-date usage reporting within our vendor portal.

    • Contract Education Plan (required)

      Describe your firm’s method for communicating contract terms, requirements and benefits to internal staff as well as your approach to educating current and prospective Members about contract benefits.

    • COST
      • Offerors shall provide complete and transparent pricing for all products and services proposed under this solicitation. 1GPA reserves the right to normalize pricing proposals for evaluation purposes to ensure comparability across Offerors.
      • “To be determined” pricing and cost-plus percentage models are not acceptable.
      • Unless otherwise clearly disclosed in the Offeror’s proposal, pricing shall apply uniformly to all eligible 1GPA Members and shall not vary based on Member size, location, or purchasing volume. Any discounts or incentives offered shall also apply uniformly to all eligible 1GPA Members unless otherwise clearly identified.
    • 1GPA Administration Fee (required)

      Confirm your firm's understanding that the 1% 1GPA administration fee shall be included in the net price. Contractor shall not add the administration fee to approved contract prices.  

    • Minimum Discount Schedule (required)

      Please download the below excel spreadsheet, complete, and upload.

    • Material and Product Pricing (required)

      Please download the below excel spreadsheet, complete, and upload.

    • Labor and Service Rates (required)

      Please download the below excel spreadsheet, complete, and upload.

    • Regional Pricing (required)

      Please download the below excel spreadsheet, complete, and upload.

    • Cost – Other

      Upload any additional cost information you wish to submit with your firm’s proposal.  Price lists and catalogs may also be uploaded here.

    • FORMS

      Please download each of the required forms, complete in full and upload in the correct order. OpenGov does not check for accuracy of uploads. 

    • Offeror’s Proposal & Contract Acceptance Form (required)
    • 2CFR Section 200 Certification Form (required)
    • Certificate of Insurance Form (Proof only) (required)
    • Confidential Proprietary Submittal Form (required)
    • Debarment Certification Form (required)
    • Non-Collusion Affidavit Form (Must be notarized) (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Vendor Certification Disclosure Form (required)
    • Vendor Contact Information Form (required)
    • IRS W-9 (required)
    • OTHER
    • Company Logo (required)

      Upload your company logo in either a .jpg or .eps format.

    • Firm Introduction (required)

      Provide a 1–2 sentence introduction to your company that is tailored specifically to the products and/or services that will be included under this contract. This introduction will appear on our exclusive Member Portal if awarded and should clearly describe the offerings available through this contract, helping Members quickly identify what is included without confusion about unrelated services.

    • Membership Sectors Served (required)

      Indicate the public sectors your firm serves or is capable of serving under the resulting contract. 

    • Optional Video

      You may also upload a short (1-2 minutes or less) introductory video if desired here.

    • Bid Bond (required)

      Will this solicitation require a bid bond?

    • Electronic Pricing Table (required)

      Would you like to have offerors respond to an electronic pricing table through OpenGov?

      Choose if:

      A.  To compare market basket pricing

      B.  For minimum percentage of discount from a set list of manufacturers

      C.  Seeking services for hourly rate schedules

      D.  Other fixed fees

    • Separate Fee Proposal Upload (required)

      If you are NOT using the Electronic Pricing Table option, will your want offerors to separate a Price Proposal from the rest of the response?  You will do this if you want to open the proposals initially WITHOUT showing price,

    • Evaluation Committee (required)

      Will there be an evaluation committee to review proposals and score them based on weights and multiple criteria?

    • Pre-Proposal Meeting (required)

      Please select the correct options for this solicitation:

    Key dates

    1. June 25, 2026Published
    2. July 30, 2026Responses Due

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    SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.

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