NICE_RFQ_2026-DF-001.pdf
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- RFQ NIC 260000000327 1
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- Kent County, Michigan
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This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by NICE Community School District, located in Ishpeming, Michigan, for the supply of drinking fountains, retrofit bottle filling stations, water filtration systems, and related plumbing accessories. The RFQ seeks quotations for 26 Elkay filter kits, 2 bi-level filtered bottle filling stations, 4 filtered bottle filling stations, 3 retrofit bottle filling station kits, 9 retrofit kits, 70 replacement filters, and various plumbing components including p-traps, angle stop valves, and filtration boxes from manufacturers such as Elkay and Zurn. All products must be new, unused, and compliant with applicable industry standards. Quotation responses must be submitted electronically to the primary contact, Melissa Maki, no later than June 11, 2026. The most responsive and responsible quote will be recommended for approval at the June 15, 2026 Board meeting, with an anticipated delivery date for all requested products no later than July 10, 2026.
Vendors must provide itemized pricing for all listed products, manufacturer warranty information, estimated lead times and delivery schedules, product specification sheets, and confirmation that products meet all applicable standards. Pricing shall include all freight and delivery charges, and the school district will provide tax-exempt documentation upon request. The RFQ is for material supply only, with installation services not included unless specifically identified by the vendor. Evaluation criteria include total cost, product availability, delivery schedule, product compatibility, warranty coverage, and vendor responsiveness and experience. Submitted pricing must remain valid for a minimum of 60 days following the submission deadline. The district reserves the right to reject any or all quotations, request clarification, modify quantities, award all or part of the requested products, and waive minor irregularities in submissions. Equivalent products may be considered if submitted with complete specifications and approved by the district prior to award.
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NICE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Strength - Integrity - Excellence
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)
Drinking Fountains, Bottle Filling Stations, Filters, and Related Components
RFQ No.: 2026-DF-001
Issued By
NICE Community School District
300 Westwood Drive
Ishpeming, MI 49849
Primary Contact:
Melissa Maki melissa@nice.k12.mi.us
Additional Contact:
Jeremy Lindsay lindsayj@nice.k12.mi.us
CC:
Bryan DeAugustine bryand@nice.k12.mi.us
1. Purpose
The NICE Community School District is soliciting quotations from qualified vendors for the supply of drinking fountains, retrofit bottle filling stations, water filtration systems, and related plumbing accessories. Vendors shall provide pricing, product specifications, and applicable warranty information for the products listed within this Request for Quotation (RFQ).
2. Scope of Work
The selected vendor shall furnish all materials and equipment necessary to provide the products identified in this RFQ. All products shall be new, unused, and compliant with applicable industry standards. The district reserves the right to accept or reject any or all quotations, waive informalities, and award in the best interest of the district.
3. Product Requirements and Quantities
Qty Manufacturer Model Number Description 26 Elkay EWF3000 Filter Kit for ezH2O Units 2 Elkay LZSTL8WSSP Bi-Level Filtered Bottle
Filling Station 1 Zurn ZR365-PC 1-1/2 in. 17GA P-Trap 1 Zurn Z8804-XL-PC Angle Stop Valve 1 Elkay LKAPREZL Apron/Cane Kit
4 Elkay LZS8WSSP Filtered Bottle Filling Station – 8 GPH Stainless Steel
1 Zurn ZR361-PC P-Trap 1 Zurn Z8804-XL-PC Angle Stop Valve 3 Elkay LMABFWS-RF ezH2O Retrofit Bottle
Filling Station Kit for EMAB Family – Filtered
9 Elkay LZWSRK ezH2O Retro-Fit Kit 70 Elkay 51300C WaterSentry Plus
Replacement Filters 2 Elkay EF3000VRBMC Universal Filtration Box
4. Vendor Requirements
• Itemized pricing for all listed products.
• Manufacturer warranty information for each applicable product.
• Estimated lead times and delivery schedules.
• Product specification sheets and technical data.
• Confirmation that products meet all manufacturer and industry standards.
5. Product Equivalency
Equivalent products may be considered if submitted with complete specifications and approved by the district prior to award.
6. Delivery Requirements
All materials shall be delivered to NICE Community School District, 300 Westwood Drive, Ishpeming, MI 49849.
Pricing shall include all freight and delivery charges. Partial shipments must be approved by the district.
7. Tax Exemption
NICE Community School District is tax exempt. Tax-exempt documentation will be provided upon request.
8. Installation Responsibility
This RFQ is for material supply only. Installation services are not included unless specifically identified by the vendor.
9. Submission Instructions
Quotation responses shall be submitted no later than June 11, 2026. The most responsive and responsible quote will be recommended for approval at the June 15, 2026 Board meeting. The anticipated delivery date for all requested products is no later than July 10, 2026.
Quotation responses shall be submitted electronically to:
Melissa Maki – melissa@nice.k12.mi.us
Jeremy Lindsay – lindsayj@nice.k12.mi.us
CC: Bryan DeAugustine – bryand@nice.k12.mi.us
10. Evaluation Criteria
• Total cost
• Product availability
• Delivery schedule
• Product compatibility
• Warranty coverage
• Vendor responsiveness and experience
11. Quote Validity
Pricing submitted shall remain valid for a minimum of 60 days following the quotation submission deadline.
12. Reservation of Rights
• Reject any or all quotations
• Request clarification or additional information from vendors
• Modify quantities as necessary
• Award all or part of the requested products
• Waive minor irregularities in submissions
13. Warranty Requirements
Vendors shall provide complete warranty information for all products included in the quotation.
14. Acceptance
Submission of a quotation constitutes acknowledgement that the vendor has reviewed and understands the requirements of this RFQ.
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