This is a competitive sealed proposal for the Central Kitchen Equipment Upgrade at the Pat May Center. The bid is an all-or-nothing purchase, meaning one contractor will be awarded the entire bid. Proposals are due by May 20, 2026. A voluntary site visit is scheduled for April 30, 2026. The successful contractor must hold their bid pricing until August 31, 2026. Installation must be completed by August 1, 2026. Evaluation criteria include purchase price, vendor reputation, quality of goods/services, meeting district needs, past relationship, long-term cost, and other relevant factors. Several required attachments include W9, Form ****, Conflict of Interest Form, Senate Bill 12 and 571 compliance forms.
The bid notice states that installation must be completed by August 1, 2026.
The bid notice states that in determining how to award a contract or contracts in conjunction with the CSP, the district shall follow the Texas Education Code **** B as the primary evaluation criteria, as listed below: 1. 0 The purchase price 45 points 2. 0 The reputation of the vendor and of the vendors goods or services 15 points for this criterion as allocated below: a. The respondents demonstrated competence and experience with similar type goods or services for districts and/or public entities 10 points b. The respondents knowledge of large kitchen equipment and installation, as well as other related fields that may be applicable to the district 5 points 3. 0 The quality of the vendors goods or services 20 points for this criterion as allocated below: a. The soundness of the respondents approach to serving as a turnkey provider of large kitchen equipment 10 points b. The qualifications, education, and experience of the team members proposed to provide services under this process 10 points 4. 0 The extent to which the goods or services meet the districts needs 15 points 5. 0 The vendors past relationship with the district 4 points 6. 0 The impact on the ability of the district to comply with laws and rules relating to historically underutilized businesses 0 points 7. 0 The total long-term cost to the district to acquire the vendors goods or services 0 points 8. 0 For a contract for goods and services, other than goods and services related to telecommunications and information services, building construction and maintenance, or instructional materials, whether the vendor or the vendors ultimate parent company or majority owner: a has its principal place of business in this state or b employs at least 500 persons in this state and 9. 0 Any other relevant factor specifically listed in the request for bids or proposals.
The bid notice mentions that the respondents demonstrated competence and experience with similar type goods or services for districts and/or public entities (10 points) and the respondents knowledge of large kitchen equipment and installation, as well as other related fields that may be applicable to the district (5 points) are part of the evaluation criteria.
A site visit has been scheduled in conjunction with this bid opportunity for Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00 a. m. at the following location: HEB ISD Pat May Center **** Central Drive Bedford, Texas 76022. Although this event is voluntary, vendors are strongly encouraged to attend in order to familiarize themselves with the facilities and working conditions of this project.
The question deadline is May 13, 2026 at 04:30 pm CT.
