Root Government Bids & RFPs

Phase I must be installed by July 2027, and phase II must be installed by April 2028.

The electronic bid submittal deadline is Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST. Deliveries are to be made within ten operating days of request.

Invoices will be paid based upon receipt of material or properly executed invoice, whichever is later. Payment will be made on the basis of unit price as listed in the blanket order. Terms are understood as net 30 days.

Awards will be made to the responsible vendors whose proposals are determined after evaluation by NOLA Public Schools to be the best value to NOLA Public Schools. The bid will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder that meets or exceeds the specifications/scope of work.

To qualify for evaluation, a proposal must have been submitted sealed and on time and must materially satisfy all mandatory requirements identified in this document. A responsible vendor is a vendor who has adequate financial resources or the ability to obtain such resources, can comply with the delivery requirements, and is a qualified and established firm regularly engaged in the type of business that provides the items listed herein.

If the bidder fails to meet the requirements or to deliver articles within the time specified, the board reserves the right to obtain the articles from any other person or firm at such price as may be charged without competitive bids. The difference between the price paid and the contract price shall be deducted from the following or any subsequent payment to the contractor.

When called for, samples shall be submitted with the bid per instructions set forth in the special terms and conditions if applicable. Additional samples needed for a bid to be evaluated properly shall be delivered within 5 business days from the time the proposer is notified by the purchasing department. Sample items from the successful proposer may be retained for the purpose of determining that the quality and workmanship of the delivered items are comparable to the sample.

If any proposer who submitted a proposal has an objection to the award of the contract to the selected proposer, the objecting proposer shall furnish that protest, in writing, to the executive director of procurement or designee within ten 10 business days of the notification of nonaward.

Proposers who violate the code of silence may be deemed nonresponsive, and their proposal may be rejected for cause. Failure to comply with debarment and suspension certification requirements will cause your bid to be disqualified and declared nonresponsive. Failure to acknowledge all addenda will result in the proposal being rejected.

Bids are due July 02, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

All workmanship and materials must have at least one 1 year guaranty, in writing, from the date of delivery and/or acceptance of the project.

Awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, taking into consideration the conformity with the specifications and the delivery and/or completion date.

Bidders shall be properly licensed in accordance with LA R. S. 37:2150-2163 and must possess a Louisiana State Contractors License with the classification of specialty: landscape, grading and beautification. The license number is required to be on the electronic envelope.

Liquidated damages may be assessed for unsatisfactory work, unauthorized tree removal, unapproved schedule changes, missed assignments, stump removal delays, and debris left at job sites.

It is the bidder's responsibility to visit the job site and evaluate the job before submitting a bid.

Written protest must be received within 48 hours of the release of the bid tabulation by the purchasing department.

Failure to comply with provisions, alter bid forms, not acknowledge addenda, submit late bids, or provide required documentation may result in bid rejection.

Contractor must be a manufacturer authorized seller distributor provider of this system.

The electronic bid submittal deadline is Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST. No proposal will be accepted after this date and time unless in the best interest of NOLAPS by an addendum notification.

Invoices will be paid based upon receipt of material or properly executed invoice, whichever is later. Payment will be made on the basis of unit price as listed in the blanket order. In no case will the OPSB refuse to make partial payments to the bidder although all items have not been delivered.

Awards will be made to the responsible vendors whose proposals are determined after evaluation by NOLAPS to be the best value to NOLAPS. The bid will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder that meets or exceeds the specifications/scope of work.

To qualify for evaluation, a proposal must have been submitted sealed and on time and must materially satisfy all mandatory requirements identified in this document. Specifications and qualification documents may be obtained by visiting the districts website at www. ***. *. *

If the bidder fails to meet the requirements or to deliver articles within the time specified elsewhere in these specifications, the board reserves the right, without prior notice or putting in default but by mere lapse of time, to obtain the articles from any other person or firm at such price as may be charged without competitive bids. The difference between the price paid and the contract price shall be deducted from the following or any subsequent payment to the contractor.

When called for, samples shall be submitted with the bid per instructions set forth in the special terms and conditions if applicable. Additional samples needed for a bid to be evaluated properly shall be delivered within 5 business days from the time the proposer is notified by the purchasing department. Sample items from the successful proposer may be retained for the purpose of determining that the quality and workmanship of the delivered items are comparable to the sample.

If any proposer who submitted a proposal has an objection to the award of the contract to the selected proposer, the objecting proposer shall furnish that protest, in writing, to the executive director of procurement or designee within ten 10 business days of the notification of nonaward.

Proposers who violate the code of silence may be deemed nonresponsive, and their proposal may be rejected for cause. Failure to follow instructions regarding proposal forms may result in disqualification. Failure to comply with debarment and suspension requirements will cause your bid to be disqualified and declared nonresponsive. Violation of the provision regarding contact with district employees (except through the executive director of procurement) shall be considered grounds for disqualification.