NICE_RFQ_2026-DF-001 Drinking Fountains, Fillers, etc.

NICE Community School District, located in Ishpeming, Michigan, is requesting quotations for drinking fountains, retrofit bottle filling stations, water filtration systems, and plumbing accessories under RFQ NICE_RFQ_2026-DF-001, with quotations due June 11, 2026.

The scope includes 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. All products must be new, unused, and compliant with applicable industry standards. Equivalent products may be considered if submitted with complete specifications and approved by the district prior to award. The RFQ is for material supply only; installation services are not included unless specifically identified by the vendor.

Quotations must include 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. The school district will provide tax-exempt documentation upon request. Submitted pricing must remain valid for a minimum of 60 days following the submission deadline.

Evaluation criteria are total cost, product availability, delivery schedule, product compatibility, warranty coverage, and vendor responsiveness and experience. 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 products no later than July 10, 2026. Responses must be submitted electronically to Melissa Maki. The district reserves the right to reject any or all quotations, request clarification, modify quantities, and award all or part of the requested products.