This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) from Torrance Unified School District for the sale of preowned fitness equipment. Proposals are due by Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM PDT and must be submitted online via bidnetdirect. com. A mandatory buyer interest meeting will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT at South High School, where interested buyers can inspect the equipment. Participation in this meeting is required to submit a proposal. All proposals must include a purchase quote for the entire lot of equipment, a per-unit purchase price with clear detail of condition grading, and include onsite pickup, packaging, and shipping services at the buyer's expense. The district will not be responsible for shipping. Proof of adequate liability and auto insurance coverage is required. Written inquiries and clarifications must be submitted by Tuesday, May 26, 2026, by 2:00 PM PDT to ***@***. *. * to inquiries will be posted as an addendum no less than 72 hours prior to the RFP deadline. Payment terms are net 30 days from receipt of equipment, with a potential for a 50% upfront deposit. All sales are final and equipment is sold as is.
The proposal due date is Wednesday, June 03, 2026, by 2:00 PM PDT.
The bid notice states that net payment for the sale transaction will be paid within 30 days of received fitness equipment, with net 30 terms. The district reserves the right to require a 50% upfront deposit from the selected buyer before the fitness equipment is packaged and hauled away.
The district reserves the right to select any proposal which the district believes is in the best interest of the district which may not provide the highest offer submitted.
All potential buyers will be required to have the capacity to package and haul away all of the fitness equipment at the buyers own expense. Proposals must include proof of insurance coverage and at least two references from other organizations regarding similar purchase transactions.
There will be a mandatory buyer interest meeting at South High School, on Thursday May 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT, for interested buyers to view the fitness equipment. Participation is required in order to submit a purchase proposal. Failure to attend the meeting could disqualify the interested buyer.
Failure to attend the mandatory buyer interest meeting could disqualify the interested buyer.
