MCSB_RFP_4123AM_Cost_Proposal_Form.xlsx

This is a Cost Proposal Form for Invitation to Bid (ITB) 21-049-VF issued by the School Board of Marion County, Florida, for the procurement of water softeners for food services. The School Board seeks to provide materials, installation, commissioning, and repair of water softener equipment to twelve campus cafeterias and additional District locations as needed. The awarded vendor must install units in close proximity to campus kitchens, integrate the equipment into existing plumbing systems, and ensure compliance with all applicable codes. Following installation and commissioning, the vendor is responsible for sampling and analyzing water monthly at each site for twelve months to monitor the effectiveness of the softening units, with additional analysis available on an as-needed basis. Electrical, carpentry, and additional plumbing services required for installation will be performed by the District's Maintenance Department in coordination with the Food and Nutrition Services Department. Questions concerning conditions and specifications must be submitted through www.myvendorlink.com by 2:00 PM on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, with answers provided through the same platform.

Bidders must complete the cost proposal form by providing the make and model of recommended water softener unit(s) with the cost per unit installed, including once-a-month testing for twelve months. The form also requires bidders to list any hourly costs for labor related to repairs and provide warranty information, including the term and any associated costs. The School Board will purchase water softener equipment outright and will not enter into lease agreements. Bidders should submit supplemental attachments detailing warranty coverage and any additional relevant information. District staff are not authorized to provide interpretations of the RFP requirements beyond the written documentation provided.