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 Furniture – Student Desk for Southside High School.  The bid package title is as follows:
 
                       
                        Chromebooks w/ Protective Carrying Cases
                        Bid# 19-21
                        Opening:  June 19, 2020 @ 1:00 pm CST
 
 
Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the above stated times and dates in a Conference Room of the Lafayette Parish School System Central Office Building.
 
Complete bidding documents may be obtained 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 Wednesday, June 3, 2020.
 
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.
 
                                                                                    LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM
                                                                                    Lee Francis
                                                                                    Purchasing Agent