2025 Air Conditioners

The Franklin Parish School Board is seeking sealed bids for air conditioning units through a competitive procurement process scheduled for January 31, 2025. The procurement covers multiple air conditioning unit types, including a 24,000 BTU heat/cool window unit, a 12,000 BTU heat/cool window unit, a 14,000 BTU PTAC heat/cool floor unit, and a 12,000 BTU mobile cool-only unit with window vent kit. Technical specifications are precise, requiring specific voltage ratings, power cord configurations, and energy efficiency standards such as EER and CEER ratings. Bids must be submitted by 12:00 Noon on January 31, 2025, and will be opened at 2:00 p.m. at the school board's office located at 7293 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, LA 71295. Bidders are required to clearly mark their sealed submissions as "2025 SPRING AIR CONDITIONER BID" and must include a current W-9 form. The school board reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, with the intention of selecting the lowest responsible bidder.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must demonstrate the ability to meet detailed technical specifications for each air conditioning unit type, including voltage requirements, BTU ratings, and energy efficiency standards. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, vendors must be prepared to fulfill order obligations within 30 days of placement. The procurement covers units for the period from January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025, suggesting a potential contract value dependent on the school board's specific needs. Interested vendors can obtain additional information and bid forms directly from the Franklin Parish School Board by contacting their office at (318) 435-9046. Potential bidders may also submit proposals electronically through BidNetDirect.com, providing flexibility in the submission process.