North Kingstown School Department - Agency Bids & RFPs

Regular collection must occur a minimum of one time per week, monday through friday, between september and june. regular collection must occur a minimum of one time per week, monday through friday, between september and june.

All invoices shall include description of work, material cost, additional pick up reference north kingstown child nutrition work order requests. all invoices shall include description of work, material cost, additional pick up reference north kingstown child nutrition work order requests.

All goods and services furnished shall be warranted to meet or exceed specifications. all goods and services furnished shall be warranted to meet or exceed specifications.

The intent is to make an award in accordance with the specifications, and based on the lowest responsive and responsible proposal. it is the intent of the north kingstown school department to make an award in accordance with the specifications, and based on the lowest responsive and responsible proposal.

Bidders must be prepared to show without a reasonable doubt that they have a suitable financial status to meet all obligations incident to the proposal. bidders submitting proposals must be prepared to show without a reasonable doubt that they have asuitable financial status to meet all obligations incident to the proposal,

Any proven violation of this warranty and representation by a bidder. . . shall render the bidders contract terminated and the bidder shall be required to reimburse the north kingstown school department for any and all costs incurred by the district, including reasonable attorney fees, to prosecute andor enforce this provision. any proven violation of this warranty and representation by a bidder at the time of the bid or during the course of the contract, including, but not limited to negligent acts, either directly or indirectly through agents andor subcontractors, shall render the bidders contract terminated and the bidder shall be required to reimburse the north kingstown school department for any and all costs incurred by the district, including reasonable attorney fees, to prosecute andor enforce this provision.

Arrangements for viewing open proposals may be made by calling the north kingstown schooldepartment no sooner than two 2 business days after the proposal opening. arrangements for viewing open proposals may be made by calling the north kingstown schooldepartment no sooner than two 2 business days after the proposal opening.

Samples of items, when required, must be submitted with the time specified and at no expense to the north kingstown school department. samples of items, when required, must be submitted with the time specified and at noexpense to the north kingstown school department.

Any questions regarding the rfp may be directed in writing to patricia cawley, supervisor of childnutrition services, ***@***. *. * no later than august 17, 2026 by 2: 00 pm. any questions regarding the rfp may be directed in writing to patricia cawley, supervisor of childnutrition services, ***@***. *. * no later than august 17, 2026 by 2: 00 pm.

Proposals determined to be made in collusion with any other bidder shall be disqualified from consideration for award. proposals determined to be made incollusion with any other bidder shall be disqualified from consideration for award.

All proposals must be received no later than 10:30 a. m. on August 12, 2026. all proposals must be received by nksd at 100 romano vineyard way, suite 120, north kingstown, ri, ****, through bidnet direct, no later than 10:30 a. m. on august 12, 2026.

The award will be made based on the lowest responsive and responsible proposal, considering the best interest of the North Kingstown School Department. it is the intent of the north kingstown school department to make an award in accordance with the specifications, and based on the lowest responsive and responsible proposal.

Bidders must be licensed in Rhode Island for all trades included, have suitable financial status, adequate equipment, and appropriate technical experience. bidders submitting proposals must be prepared to show without a reasonable doubt that they have a suitable financial status to meet all obligations incident to the proposal, have adequate equipment to properly and expeditiously perform the contract and that they have appropriate technical experience, and maintain a permanent, regular place of business.

Failure to comply with prevailing wage requirements may result in withholding of payments, contract termination, or debarment. failure to comply with applicable prevailing wage requirements may constitute a material breach of contract and may result in withholding of payments, contract termination, debarment, or other remedies available under law.

If applicable, samples of items must be submitted at the time specified and at no expense to the North Kingstown School Department. if applicable, samples of items, when required, must be submitted with the time specified and at no expense to the north kingstown school department.

Proposals determined to be made in collusion with any other bidder shall be disqualified. Negligence in preparing the proposal confers no rights for withdrawal after opening. proposals determined to be made in collusion with any other bidder shall be disqualified from consideration for award.

All proposals must be received no later than 11:00 a. m. on June 11, 2026.

All goods and services furnished shall be warranted to meet or exceed specifications as required. Please include any additional terms and warranty information in your bid.

It is the intent to make an award based on the lowest responsive and responsible proposal, and what is in the best interest of the North Kingstown School Department.

Bidders must be prepared to show they have a suitable financial status, adequate equipment, and appropriate technical experience. Copies of licenses and insurance must be submitted with a bid offer.

Any proven violation of the warranty and representation by a bidder shall render the bidder's contract terminated and the bidder shall be required to reimburse the North Kingstown School Department for any and all costs incurred by the district, including reasonable attorney fees.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on June 2, 2026, at 2:30 p. m. at North Kingstown High School.

Samples of items, when required, must be submitted with the time specified and at no expense to the North Kingstown School Department.

Proposals determined to be made in collusion with any other bidder shall be disqualified. Failure to comply with requisites may result in rejection.

Work must be completed by 8/17/2026 at a mutually agreed upon date during the summer 2026. Work must be completed by **** at a mutually agreed upon date during the summer 2026

Payment will be made upon completion of the project or receipt of goods, unless another payment schedule is specified. accepts the above bid and hereby enters into a contract with the above party to pay the bid price upon completion of the project or receipt of the goods unless another payment schedule is contained in the specifications.

A standard industry warranty covering all components and labor is required. providing a standard industry warrantee covering all components and labor

The award will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible proposal, considering factors other than price that serve the best interest of the North Kingstown School Department. it is the intent of the north kingstown school department to make an award in accordance with thespecifications, and based on the lowest responsive and responsible proposal.

Bidders must have a minimum of five years of experience in this specific field, possess relevant licensure/certifications, and have demonstrated success collaborating with public school districts for at least five years. minimum of five years in this specific field

Violations of warranty and representation may result in contract termination and reimbursement of costs incurred by the district, including reasonable attorney fees. Any proven violation of this warranty and representation by a bidder at the time of the bid or during the course of the contract. . . shall render the bidders contract terminated and the bidder shall be required to reimburse the north kingstown school department for any and all costs incurred by the district

Proposals made in collusion with other bidders will be disqualified. Failure to comply with specifications may result in rejection. Proposals determined to be made in collusion with any other bidder shall be disqualified from consideration for award.

Delivery is required by 08/24/2026.

All goods and services furnished shall be warranted to meet or exceed specifications. All goods and services furnished shall be warranted to meet or exceed specifications

It is the intent of the North Kingstown School Department to make an award based on the lowest responsive and responsible proposal, and what is in the best interest of the North Kingstown School Department. It is the intent of the North Kingstown School Department to make an award in accordance with the specifications, and based on the lowest responsive and responsible proposal.

Bidders must be licensed in the state of RI for all trades included and provide copies of licenses and insurance with their bid offer. Copies of licenses and insurance must be submitted with a bid offer.

Any proven violation of the warranty and representation by a bidder shall render the bidder's contract terminated and the bidder shall be required to reimburse the North Kingstown School Department for any and all costs incurred by the district, including reasonable attorney fees. Any proven violation of this warranty and representation by a bidder at the time of the bid or during the course of the contract, including, but not limited to negligent acts, either directly or indirectly through agents and/or subcontractors, shall render the bidders contract terminated and the bidder shall be required to reimburse the north kingstown school department for any and all costs incurred by the district, including reasonable attorney fees, to prosecute and/or enforce this provision.

Arrangements for viewing open proposals may be made by calling the North Kingstown School Department no sooner than two 2 days after the proposal opening. Arrangements for viewing open proposals may be made by calling the north kingstown school department no sooner than two 2 days after the proposal opening.

Samples of items, when required, must be submitted with the time specified and at no expense to the North Kingstown School Department. Samples of items, when required, must be submitted with the time specified and at no expense to the north kingstown school department.

Proposals determined to be made in collusion with any other bidder shall be disqualified from consideration for award. Proposals determined to be made in collusion with any other bidder shall be disqualified from consideration for award.