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 Equipment and Supplies.  There will be ten (10) bid packages advertised and the bid package titles are as follows:
 
                        Math & Science Kits (K-5)
                        Bid# 60-19
                        Opening:  March 20, 2019 @ 10:00 am CST
 
                        Child Nutrition Supplies
                        Bid# 61-19
                        Opening:  March 20, 2019 @ 11:00 am CST
 
                        Science Equipment & Supplies
                        Bid# 62-19
                        Opening:  March 20, 2019 @ 1:00 pm CST
 
                        Physical Education Equipment & Supplies
                        Bid# 63-19
                        Opening:  March 21, 2019 @ 10:00 am CST
 
                        Guidance / Counselor Supplies
                        Bid# 64-19
                        Opening:  March 21, 2019 @ 11:00 am CST
 
                        SPED Equipment & Supplies
                        Bid# 65-19
                        Opening:  March 21, 2019 @ 1:00 pm CST
 
                        Library Supplies
                        Bid# 66-19
                        Opening:  March 22, 2019 @ 10:00 am CST
 
                        Office Supplies
                        Bid# 67-19
                        Opening:  March 22, 2019 @ 11:00 am CST
 
                        Art, Vocal, and World Language Supplies
                        Bid# 68-19
                        Opening:  March 22, 2019 @ 1:00 pm CST
 
 
Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the above stated times and dates in the Personnel 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.
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.