Advertisement for Bids                  
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) Purchasing Department, 113 Chaplin Drive, Lafayette, LA 70508 for the following as delineated on the Proposal Form:
 
Bids will be marked as follows:
 
                        Band Uniforms
                        Bid #06-24
                        Opening:  July 6, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. C.S.T.
 
The bid #06-24 is to purchase band uniforms for Comeaux High School in the Lafayette Parish School District.
 
Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the above stated time and date in a Conference Room of the Lafayette Parish School System District Office Building.
 
Complete bidding documents may be obtained on the Purchasing Department website at https://www.lpssonline.com/departments/business-services/purchasing under ‘Bid Specifications’.  Bid information may also be viewed online, and electronic bids may be submitted online at www.centralauctionhouse.com.  
 
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.
 
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.
 
The owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. 
 
 
                                                                                    LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM
                                                                                    Lee Francis
                                                                                    Purchasing Agent