CHS Serving Line Renovation

Cleburne Independent School District in Texas has issued a Request for Competitive Sealed Proposal (RFCSP 2026-0608-01) for the renovation of cafeteria serving lines at Cleburne High School, located at 850 N. Nolan River Road. The procurement encompasses the complete removal and disposal of existing serving line equipment, procurement and delivery of new equipment, and full installation of the renovated serving line system, with all work required to ensure the cafeteria remains fully operational and ready for student service by the start of the 2026-2027 school year. The RFCSP was issued on May 20, 2026, with a questions deadline of June 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM (CT) and a proposal response deadline of June 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM (CT). A mandatory pre-proposal meeting and facilities tour is scheduled for May 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the project site, with bid opening occurring on June 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM (CST) at the Cleburne ISD Central Office Board Room located at 505 N. Ridgeway Drive, Suite 100, Cleburne, Texas 76033. Evaluation of proposals will utilize a "best value" analysis incorporating the following weighted criteria: proposed price (50 points), quality of goods and services (25 points), warranty work (10 points), project experience (10 points), and reputation (5 points), with required forms completion on a pass/fail basis. The contract shall remain in effect from the date of award through completed delivery and acceptance of all goods and services, or one year from the date of award, whichever occurs first, with board recommendation for award scheduled for June 15, 2026.

The project is federally funded through the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, which imposes compliance requirements including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates for Johnson County, Texas, adherence to 2 CFR Part 200, USDA and TDA requirements, E-Verify participation, and various civil rights and environmental compliance provisions. Contractors must obtain all required permits and licenses, maintain specified insurance coverage including workers' compensation, submit a 5% bid bond with their proposal, and provide a payment bond if the contract exceeds $25,000. The estimated project budget is $295,000.00, with all prices to remain fixed and firm during the contract term. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500.00 per calendar day for work remaining incomplete beyond the August 3, 2026 completion deadline. No incumbent vendors or set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are referenced in the available documentation.