BloomSouth is proud to announce that in August '02 we were awarded the Statewide Floor Covering Contract - FAC25. This three year contract with four renewal years, offers most government related agencies (municipalities, schools, colleges, etc.) the opportunity to take advantage of the contract, which was solicited and awarded by Operational Services Division, the procurement agency of The Commonwealth. To learn more contact our contract specialist, Bethany Broyer (click for e-mail) or call (781) 575-9300.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A STATE CONTRACT?

• FAC25 is a price agreement that offers Commonwealth purchasers a means of procuring quality, or "best value" carpet, tile and flooring services easily and efficiently.
• Because the specification writing, bidding, and evaluation have been done for you, as well as an award based on volume purchases, FAC25 represents a considerable time and cost savings.
• Because OSD has researched the products and services available on FAC25 with considerable input from flooring manufacturers and contractors, the goods you purchase off FAC25 are more likely to perform well, and offer excellent warranties.
• Using State Contract products allows you to develop standards of quality and maintenance for your facility. You can work with the same vendor and the same products year after year or develop a custom flooring program to suit your budgetary and space needs.
• The State Contract for Carpet and Tile can be used for new construction as well as renovation projects. If you are building a new school, town hall, police station, or any municipal facility, you want the highest quality flooring you can afford in your new building. BloomSouth Flooring will work with you and your Architect to specify products you know and want. BloomSouth will use its buying power with national carpet and tile manufacturers to grant you special pricing for your project. You not only save the cost of the General Contractors profit and overhead, but you are guaranteed to receive the product you specified, no switches, no 'equals'.
• Vendor / Supplier PARTNERS include: Mohawk Industries (Bigelow, Mohawk Cpt. etc.), Mannington Carpet & Resilient Flooring, Designweave Carpet, Patcraft Carpet, J&J Industries, Milliken Carpet Tile, Nora Rubber Products, Mats Inc. - among others

MAKING THE STATE CONTRACT FOR CARPET & TILE WORK FOR YOU

• FAC25 allows for the purchase and installation carpet, carpet tile, 6' vinyl back carpet, VCT and sheet vinyl and rubber flooring.
• The services available on the contract are numerous and include recycling of old carpet, design services, product & installation, floor preparation as well as cleaning, maintenance, repair and removal of carpet and flooring.
  While the State Contract for Carpet & Tile is the most convenient and effective method to buy flooring products for existing buildings, it is also a compelling tool for use with new construction. The Contract is an efficient alternative to the general bid process for municipal entities with specific carpet needs who want to build a relationship with a quality driven, reliable contractor. BloomSouth Flooring is such a company.
• Municipal specifications are written with an 'or equal' clause to preclude proprietary specifications. In an effort to save money and increase profits, both the general contractor and the flooring contractor may hang their hat on the 'or equal' clause and submit an inferior and less expensive carpet to the architect, claiming it equals the quality and durability of the specified product.
• It is unusual for the savings to be passed on to the Owner in the form of a credit. The result is a building with an inferior product that does not meet the quality standards established by the owner for its other facilities. In addition, because the flooring has been awarded to the lowest bidder, the only recourse in the event of substandard installation is to withhold money from the general contractor, or begin a vigorous campaign to force the contractor to correct the problem. At the end of the one-year warranty period, the subcontractor washes his hands of the matter.
• To avoid the pitfalls of challenged specifications and less than reliable contractors, consider removing the carpet from the general bid and proceed under the State Contract guidelines.
• BloomSouth Flooring will work with you - the Owner, to specify products that will meet your budget. Simply instruct the Architect that the carpet will be purchased by the Owner under a separate contract and should not be included in section 09680 Carpet. By working with BloomSouth Flooring, you can develop product standards and negotiate the final price. Installation, in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws is based on the local Prevailing Wage and may or may not be included in the general bid.
• A further benefit of purchasing the carpet for your new building under the State Contract is that you save the cost of the general contractors markup on the carpet. This could result in a savings of several thousand dollars. There is little chance of delaying the opening of your building when you work with BloomSouth Flooring, a company with a strong record of successful State Contract installations that is DCAM certified with a high bond limit.
• Give your facility the optimal tools for saving money and ensuring quality by using the State Contract for Carpet & Tile. To build a relationship based on fair prices, responsive service and successful installation, use BloomSouth Flooring, your DCAM certified state contract vendor.

BloomSouth's State Contract format is the most effective vehicle to complete your flooring
needs. Contact Bethany Broyer at 781.575.9300 or click to e-mail to schedule an estimate.

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