Purchase of 500 Elkay 51600C WaterSentry Lead + Microplastics Filters

The Yonkers Board of Education is seeking to procure 500 Elkay WaterSentry Lead + Microplastics 6000 Gal 12 Month Filters (Model No. 51600C) through a competitive bid process (RFB-7494) for use within the school district. The solicitation covers filters designed to address lead and microplastics contamination, with bidders permitted to propose an approved equal to the specified model, provided they submit detailed product specifications. The bid is due on August 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with delivery to be made to the School Facilities Management - Lincoln Maintenance department located at 375 Kneeland Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704. Delivery constraints require vendors to deliver between 7:00-11:30 AM and 12:30-3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a mandatory 24-hour advance notice. Evaluation criteria will focus on total aggregate pricing, with the contract awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Vendors must complete a comprehensive vendor background questionnaire and demonstrate compliance with various procurement requirements.

The procurement opportunity includes several set-aside and compliance provisions targeting diverse business participation. Bidders must provide proof of various insurance coverages, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability insurance. The solicitation emphasizes opportunities for minority and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBE) and includes specific compliance requirements related to the Iran divestment statute and business dealings with Northern Ireland. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves 500 water filtration units, suggesting a potential contract value dependent on per-unit pricing. The bid is structured as a class award, meaning the entire lot of 500 filters will be awarded to a single vendor meeting all specified qualifications and requirements. Potential respondents must demonstrate ethical business practices, financial stability, and the capacity to meet the technical specifications of the Elkay WaterSentry filtration system.