Littleton Public Schools is seeking bids for kitchen equipment and supplies for the East Community Center. The scope includes inside delivery to the final classroom location, installation, setup, and training. Installation involves uncrating, leveling, and assembly. Final utility connections will be handled by the district's contractors. Bids are due August 18, 2026, by 2:00 PM MST and must be submitted electronically via BidNet. A bid bond of at least 5% of the total bid amount is required. The contract award will be based on the district's determination of which bid best meets their needs, considering factors like ability to perform, experience, and cost. Project completion is scheduled for October 1, 2026.
The project is scheduled for completion by October 1, 2026.
Successful bidders shall warrant that all items/services shall conform to the proposed specifications and implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose as stated in the uniform commercial code and be free from all defects in material, workmanship and title.
A contract award, if any, will be based on the district's determination of which bid best meets the needs of the district. Judgments to be made may include ability and capacity to perform, experience, reputation, past performance, responsiveness to terms and conditions of the bid, and anticipated cost of services.
Bidders shall submit within three 3 days, if requested by district, such evidence of the bidders competency and practical knowledge to do the particular work covered by this bid and of the bidders financial responsibility, resources, experience, organization and equipment to complete the proposed work.
The amount payable to Littleton Public Schools under the guaranty bond shall be forfeited to Littleton Public Schools as liquidated damages in case of a failure or neglect of the bidder to furnish, execute and deliver the required performance and payment bonds, evidence of insurance, and to enter into, execute and deliver to Littleton Public Schools the contract.
When requested, samples shall be furnished free of expense to district.
Respondent questions are due August 6, 2026, by 2:00 PM.
Failure to comply with the requirement to provide evidence of competency and practical knowledge may result in the rejection of consideration of such bid. The district reserves the right to reject any bid where an investigation of the evidence or information submitted by such bidder does not demonstrate fully that the bidder is qualified to properly carry out the terms of the contract.
