WASHINGTON PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM FRANKLINTON, LOUISIANA REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ON Ganopy, ramps and Walkways on Modular Building at Varnado High School per Architectural Plans. Non- Mandatory pre-bid Meeting Wednesday July 17,2024 at Varnado High School 1. Written proposalswill be received until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, Ju|y29,2024. All proposals shall be either hand delivered, sent by registered mail, certified mail, UPS or FedEx with a return receipt requested to the Washington Parish School Board Office, 800 Main Street, Franklinton, Louisiana 70438, in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside. All proposals arriving after the above date and hour will be returned unopened to the proposers. 2.The enclosed Proposal lnformation Form and Product Category Questionnaire must be completed and returned with your proposal. Proposals submitted without these forms will be considered "non-responsive." All costs associated with developing, preparing, copying, and participating in the proposal process are entirely the responsibility of the proposer. The Washington Parish School System will not in any way be responsible for any costs incurred by prospective proposers. 3. Proposals may also be submitted electronically. Find proposal related materials and submit electronic responses at WWW.CENTRALBIDDING.com. 4. Proposals submitted will be evaluated by a committee consisting of at least three (3) members appointed by the Washington Parish School System Superintendent. During the evaluation process, the evaluators may, at their discretion, request any one or all firmsiindividuals to make oral presentations. Such presentations will provide firms with an opportunity to answer any questions the evaluators may have on a firm's proposal. Not all firms may be asked to make such oral presentations. 5. All proposals must be submitted exclusive of Louisiana State Sales Tax. lf documentation of tax exemption is required, please make such a notation on your proposal and documentation will be furnished to the vendor with the purchase order. 7. All proposals submitted are subject to the purchasing policies and procedures established by the WPSS and these Terms and Conditions and specifications listed herein-all of which are made a part of this proposal invitation by reference. 8. This proposal, any subsequent purchase order or contract, and all related payments will be governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana. 9. This proposal is submitted as a legal offer, and any bid when accepted by WPSS constitutes a firm contract. 10. This form must be completed with the corporate name of the proposer and must be fully and properly executed by an authorized person with full knowledge and acceptance of all its provisions. 11. ln accordance with Revised Statute 38:2237 A(9), the School Board may reject all proposals when it is deemed that such action is in the best interest of the School Board. 13. For questions concerning RFP submittal, email Mike lngram, Maintenance Supervisor @ mi ke. i n g ra m @wpsb. i nfo 14.The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond, each in an amount equal to 50% of the contract amount. l5.Bidders must meet the requirements of the State of Louisiana Contractor's Licensing Law, La. R.S. 37:2'150.1 through2164, as amended. 16. This solicitation is being funded through ESSER funding, and will be subject to certain federal laws and requirements as more fully set forth in the bid specifications, such as the Davis Bacon Act. 17. Contractor License number must be present on the outside of the envelope.