Jefferson County Schools is seeking bids for HVAC units and parts. Bids are due July 15, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Quantities are unknown, but unit pricing must be honored for the contract term. Delivery terms and warranty information are specified. Bidders must bid on all items within each group and all five groups. A cost-plus percentage is required for non-specified items and curb adapters.
Bids must be received by Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. Delivery for water source heat pumps should be a minimum of six weeks after receiving a complete purchase order. Delivery for all other units should be a minimum of three weeks after receiving a complete purchase order. Delivery for water source heat pumps should be delivered a minimum of six weeks after receiving a complete purchase order.
The successful bidder agrees to accept payment via a Visa purchasing card. By submitting a bid, the vendor contractor is agreeing to accept payment for invoices via a Visa purchasing card.
All units will have a 5-year warranty on compressors and manufacturer's standard, and a 10-year warranty on the gas-fired heat exchanger. All units will have a 5year warranty on compressors and manufacturers standard. 10 year warranty on the gas fired heat exchanger.
Bids shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, taking into consideration the amount of the bid, grading rubric, the quality of commodities, goods or services proposed to be provided and their conformity with specifications, compatibility with existing services, material or equipment, the purpose for which the contract or order is to be awarded, terms of delivery including date, point of delivery or pickup, and transportation charges, and other identifiable objective circumstances or considerations that reasonably reflect or evidence the bidders ability to meet the requirements of the invitation to bid. The lowest total cumulative price for all five groups will also be considered. Bids shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, taking into consideration the amount of the bid, grading rubric, the quality of commodities, goods or services proposed to be provided and their conformity with specifications, compatibility with existing services, material or equipment, the purpose for which the contract or order is to be awarded, terms of delivery including date, point of delivery or pickup, and transportation charges, and other identifiable objective circumstances or considerations that reasonably reflect or evidence the bidders ability to meet the requirements of the invitation to bid.
Prospective bidders shall be properly licensed, certified, or registered with appropriate governmental or regulatory authorities and must be prepared to demonstrate their fitness and ability to provide the product, material, or service. Successful bidders shall have a minimum of three years providing services of similar size, nature and complexity. Successful bidder shall have a minimum of three 3 years providing services of similar size, nature and complexity to that specified and experience doing business under the same firm name in which the bids are submitted.
Failure to deliver as specified and in accordance with the bid submitted, including promised delivery, will constitute sufficient grounds for cancellation of the order at the option of the Jefferson County Board of Education. Failure to deliver as specified and in accordance with the bid submitted, including promised delivery will constitute sufficient grounds for cancellation of the order at the option of the Jefferson County Board of Education.
Bidder will deliver, upon request, a sample of each item on which he has bid for evaluation within 7 days of request. Failure to provide the sample(s) within this timeframe will result in rejection of the product from award consideration. Bidder will deliver, upon request, a sample of each item on which he has bid for evaluation within 7 days s of request.
Bids may be disqualified for failure to mark the envelope as required, failure to sign a bid document, failure to include requested information, excessive errors, failure to include bid bond if required, failure to have an original signature, failure to attend the prebid meeting if required, or failure to provide all requested information. Bids may be disqualified before the awarding of the contract for any of the following: see bid specifications for detailed description a. Failure to mark the envelope as required.