Advertisement for Bids                  
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Lafayette Parish School System by the Purchasing Department located at 113 Chaplin Drive, Lafayette, LA 70508 for the following:
 
                        C4M Robotics
                        Bid #01-19
                        Opening:  May 7, 2018 @ 10:00 am CST
 
                        Robots, Field Elements, and Miscellaneous
                        Bid #18-19
                        Opening:  May 7, 2018 @ 10:30 am CST
 
                        Hand Tools, Nuts & Bolts, and Other Materials
                        Bid #19-19
                        Opening:  May 7, 2018 @ 11:00 am CST
                       
                        Robotics Parts
                        Bid #20-19
                        Opening:  May 7, 2018 @ 11:30 am CST
 
These bids are being issued to procure materials and supplies for the LPSS Robotics Program for the 2018-2019 school year.
 
Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the above stated time and date in the Personnel Conference Room of the Lafayette Parish School System Office Building.
 
Complete bidding documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Department of the Lafayette Parish School System located at 113 Chaplin Drive, Lafayette, LA  70508 or on the Purchasing Department website at https://www.lpssonline.com/site638.php. Bid information may also be viewed online, and electronic bids may be submitted online at www.centralauctionhouse.com.  Specifications will be available Friday, April 20, 2018.
 
The owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause.  In accordance with LA. R.S. 38:2212 (a)(1)(b), the provisions and requirements of this section, those stated in the Advertisement for Bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be waived by any public entity.
 
Preference is hereby given to materials, supplies, and provisions produced, manufactured or grown in Louisiana, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside the state.
 
The Lafayette Public School System strongly encourages the participation of minority business enterprises in all contracts or procurements let by the Board for goods and services.  To that end, all contractors and suppliers are encouraged to utilize minority business enterprises in the purchase of sub-contracting of materials, supplies, and services in which minority owned businesses are available.
 
                                                                                    LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM
                                                                                    Lee Francis
                                                                                    Purchasing Agent
                                                                                   
PUBLISH DATES:
 
April 20, 2018
April 27, 2018