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
climate brought on by budget restrictions and OSD's requirement to recycle old carpeting.
FAC25 will enable you to contract cleaning and maintenance service as well as interior
design and space planning for renovation or new construction along with your flooring purchases.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A STATE CONTRACT?
quality, or "best value" carpet, tile and flooring services easily and efficiently.
as well as an award based on volume purchases, FAC25 represents a considerable
time and cost savings.
considerable input from flooring manufacturers and contractors, the goods you
purchase off FAC25 are more likely to perform well, and offer excellent warranties.
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.
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'.
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.