Non State - Orleans Parish School Board - La - Agency Bids & RFPs

Sealed bids will be received for interior improvements at Homer Plessy school. Bid documents are available from nolaps. Bid security equal to 5% of the base bid and alternates is required. A prebid conference will be held on April 25, 2025. Bids must be submitted by 2:00 PM CDT on Monday, May 5, 2025. The owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. Instructions to bidders are incorporated into this advertisement. Notice is given that this project is to be financed in whole or in part by federal or other funds, and the owner is exempt from the requirement of acting to award the contract or reject all bids within 45 calendar days of receipt of the bids.

Bid submission deadline is Friday, May 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. Bid responses must be submitted electronically via email to ***@***. *. * must not contact OPSB representatives except for questions or protests. Bidders must use the provided forms and specifications. Objections to the award must be submitted within 10 business days of notification. Withdrawal of bids is possible within 48 hours of receipt if a mechanical, clerical, or mathematical error is evident. Vendor performance will be evaluated, and contracts may have automatic renewals. Debarment and suspension certifications are required. Background checks are required for all employees. Performance investigations may be conducted. All employees must be employed by the successful firm. The intentional employment of unauthorized aliens is cause for contract cancellation. Bids must be prepared simply but completely. Selection will be made based on evaluation factors. DBE participation is waived. Vendors awarded a contract must complete the OPSB Edgar contract addendum. Conditional bids are not accepted. The OPSB reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Inquiries must be in writing. The OPSB encourages free and open competition. All bids submitted must be at the sole expense of the proposing firm. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of **** applies. All bids will be evaluated by an independent committee. The OPSB reserves the right to revise and amend specifications prior to the opening date. Questions concerning the bid should be addressed to the executive director of procurement. A conflict of interest disclosure is required. A non-collusion statement is required. OPSB specifications are developed by the using department. Only emailed bids are acceptable. A responsible vendor has adequate financial resources, can comply with delivery requirements, and is a qualified firm. The OPSB assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred by bidders. Bids shall be deemed responsive if submitted on time and comply with all material and administrative aspects. Best and final offers must be received by the date and time provided during discussions. Evaluation of bids considers price, quality, suitability, availability, service, safety record, and delivery date. Withdrawal of bids is not allowed for 30 days following the bid opening. All bid materials become the property of OPSB. OPSB may elect to rebid the project. A contract is formed when OPSB's legal counsel approves the complete offer. OPSB reserves the right to award multiple contracts. Bids are subject to release as public information after contracts are executed. OPSB reserves the right to cancel the solicitation, accept, reject, or negotiate modifications, conduct interviews, reject and disqualify bids, award contracts for individual products, negotiate separately, waive formalities, request clarification, be the sole judge of quality, award one or more contracts, and make all decisions. If the proposer breaches any provision, OPSB will terminate the contract. Samples, when called for, must be submitted with the bid. Bidders are requested to submit a bid offering their total line of available products and services. Clarification and discussions may take place after initial receipt of bids. Description of products and services is required. Description of value-added products and services is required. Quantities required are substantially correct. OPSB makes no guarantee of quantities. Deliveries are freight prepaid FOB destination. Any problems or discrepancies should be directed to the executive director of purchasing services. Employee solicitations are restricted. Business ethics and conflicts of interest are required. The contract is for one year, with renewal terms negotiable. The contract is a commitment of current revenue only. OPSB retains the right to terminate the contract at the expiration of each budget period. Renewal of the contract will be in accordance with applicable law.

Bid submission deadline is Friday, May 2, 2025, 11:00 AM CST. Bid responses must be submitted electronically via email to ***@***. *. * must follow the instructions to bidders, including the code of silence. Questions must be submitted in writing to jonathan temple, director of business partnerships. The Orleans Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The estimated total value of the bid is approximately $110,**** is freight prepaid FOB destination, with delivery hours from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Delivery to approximately 13 schools or sites. Invoices must refer to the purchase order, delivery date, quantity, unit price, and delivery point. Payment will be made based on receipt of material or properly executed invoice, whichever is later. The Orleans Parish School Board is exempt from all federal, state, and local taxes. Additional information regarding specifications, qualifications, and other requirements can be found on the district website (www. ***. *. *).

Bid submission deadline is Friday, May 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST. Electronic responses are received via email submission to ***@***. *. * must comply with USDA requirements for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Prices must include all costs (carton, drayage, packaging, handling, palletizing, shipping, freight, delivery, setup, labor). Items are subject to final inspection and acceptance at the point of delivery. Deliveries must be made to approximately 13 schools or sites according to scheduled dates. Back orders must be delivered within a reasonable time. The Orleans Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Questions must be submitted in writing by Friday, April 25, 2025. Addendum requests must be submitted by Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Bidders must include a certification statement that neither they nor their principals have been debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment by a federal agency. Background checks are required for all employees. Bidders must comply with the Buy American provision. The contract period is from the date of the purchase order through June 30, 2026. Invoices must refer to the purchase order, delivery date, quantity, unit price, and delivery point. Payment will be made based on receipt of material or properly executed invoice, whichever is later. The Orleans Parish School Board is exempt from all federal, state, and local taxes. The bidder agrees to indemnify the board for any claims or actions for bodily injury, death, or property damages caused by the bidder's fault. Bidders must provide name and telephone number of respective contact person. The board reserves the right to cancel the contract with 30 days' written notice. The continuation of this blanket order is contingent upon the appropriation of funds. The bidder must demonstrate the ownership or the source of sufficient trucks or vehicles to deliver to the 13 different sites. Delivery receipts signed by the cafeteria manager must be sent with a copy of the vendor's summary invoice bi-weekly. Only brand names stated in the award and approved by the OPSB can be delivered. Any substitution must receive prior written approval. The estimated total value is tba due to rapid inflation.

Invitation to bid for fresh, processed, and precut produce for the Orleans Parish School Board's Child Nutrition Program for fiscal year 2026. Bid submission deadline is Friday, May 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST. Detailed specifications and bid documents are available on the nola public schools website. Vendors must use the provided forms and specifications sheets. The bid is an all or none bid. Questions regarding the specifications must be submitted seven days prior to the bid opening date, with written responses provided three days before the bid opening date. The Buy American provision applies, and vendors must certify the percentage of US content in their products. Delivery is required to 13 school sites once a week, between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday, in refrigerated vehicles. Inspections of each delivery will be conducted. All products must meet federal food, drug, and cosmetic act and regulations. The Orleans Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.