Pinellas County School District is soliciting bids for an Invitation to Bid (ITB #24-HO-025) to procure consumer grade appliances for district-wide use. The procurement covers 18 specific line items including dishwashers, dryers, washing machines, refrigerators, freezers, microwaves, and ranges in various configurations and finishes. Bidders must provide two pricing options for most items: a delivered price and an installed price that includes delivery, placement, removal of old units, and installation. The contract period will run from January 28, 2025, to January 27, 2026, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. Electronic bids are due by December 6, 2024, at 3:00 pm, with the district planning to evaluate bids between December 6, 2024, and January 8, 2025, and anticipating School Board approval on January 28, 2025. Bidders must submit detailed product specifications, warranty information, manufacturer certification, proof of insurance, E-Verify compliance, business resumes, and various affidavits. The district reserves the right to award by line item or aggregate total and will require vendors to provide replacement parts for five years after equipment delivery. The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including General Liability Insurance, Automotive Liability Insurance, and Workers' Compensation Insurance with coverage limits ranging from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 depending on project size. Insurance companies must have a Best's Financial Strength Rating of "A-V" or better, and the School Board of Pinellas County must be listed as an "Additional Insured" and "Certificate Holder". While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the estimated contract value is approximately $50,000, though actual purchases may vary. Bidders should note that the district will accept purchasing card payments and requires contractors to submit insurance certificates within ten working days of contract award. The procurement allows for potential contract renewal and emphasizes flexibility in vendor selection by reserving the right to award contracts based on line item or total aggregate evaluation.
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Appliances_Consumer_Grade.pdf | 317KB | 11/10/24 | ||
Insurance_Specifications_for_Contractors.pdf | 509KB | 11/10/24 | ||
Bid_Protest_Procedure.pdf | 363KB | 11/10/24 |