Kitchen Additions for IDEA UP in Louisiana

Through this Invitation for Bids (IFB), IDEA is soliciting bids for the purchase, delivery, and installation of Kitchen Equipment for campus identified herein on Attachment L. Kitchen Equipment requested through this IFB shall be purchased, delivered, and installed before July 31, 2024. Each vendor shall furnish the information required in the bid package. The vendor shall sign the IFB Bid Response Cover Page and all addenda(s) (if issued). The person signing the Bid Response Cover Page must initial at the bottom of every page, erasures, and/or other changes. Bids signed by an agent must be accompanied by evidence of the agent's authority unless such evidence has been previously furnished to IDEA. a. Deliveries shall be Freight on board (FOB) Destination to IDEA destination sites. Freight prepaid and assumed by the vendor. IDEA reserves the right to pick up items in lieu of delivery from local vendors. b. IDEA does not pay Federal Excise Taxes. Tax exemption certificates will be provided upon request. c. The vendor may offer an "equal" product or product exceeding specifications as an alternative. Final determination of whether an item is an "approved equal" remains with IDEA. d. Bids submitted on forms other than the IDEA forms or with different terms or provisions may be considered as non-responsive bids. e. All bids shall remain firm for a term of 120 days after IFB solicitation period is closed. f. The vendor shall certify that no federal or state suspension or debarment is in place, which would preclude receiving a state or federally funded award. IDEA expressly reserves the right to: a. Waive minor deviations from the specifications when it is determined that the total cost to IDEA of the deviation is lower than the lowest conforming bid which meets all aspects of the specifications, and the overall function of the goods or services, or both, specified in the deviating bid is equal to or greater than that of the conforming bid. b. Waive any defect, irregularity, or formality in any IFB procedure. c. Reject any or all bids. d. Amend the IFB prior to bid opening date to extend or make changes to a specification(s). e. Procure any item by other means. f. Increase or decrease the quantity specified in the bid unless the respondent specifies otherwise. Deadline for Written Questions Friday, June 9th, 2023 @ 5:00 PM CST Responses from IDEA Public Schools: Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 @ 5:00 PM CST If you have any questions regarding this IFB process, please contact the Child Nutrition Program Procurement, Janet Fuentes at cnpprocurement@ideapublicschools.org.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Concrete Finishing, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Thermal Insulation, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances and Storefronts, Entrances, Automatic Entrances, Windows, Hardware.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Ceilings, Acoustical Ceilings, Acoustical Ceiling Suspension Assemblies, Flooring, Resilient Flooring, Painting, Exterior Painting, Interior Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Lockers, Protective Covers, Flagpoles, Flags and Banners.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Refrigerated Display Equipment, Foodservice Equipment, Foodservice Storage Equipment, Refrigerated Food Storage Cases, Walk-In Coolers, Foodservice Shelving, Food Preparation Equipment, Food Cooking Equipment, Food Dispensing Equipment, Service Line Equipment, Soda Fountain Equipment, Coffee and Espresso Equipment, Ice Machines, Cleaning and Disposal Equipment, Library Equipment, Audio-Visual Equipment, Laboratory Equipment, Broadcast, Theater, and Stage Equipment, Athletic and Recreational Equipment, Athletic Equipment, Play Field Equipment and Structures, Exterior Court Athletic Equipment, Athletic Field Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Casework, Countertops, Furnishing Accessories, Waste Receptacles, Rugs and Mats, Entrance Floor Mats and Frames, Office Furniture, Seating, Institutional Furniture, Classroom Furniture, Library Furniture, Book Shelves, Multiple Seating, Site Furnishings, Trash and Litter Receptacles.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Instrumentation and Control for Fire-Suppression Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Plumbing Insulation, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Sanitary Sewerage, Facility Storm Drainage, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers, Drinking Fountains.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Ventilation Hoods, Commercial-Kitchen Hoods, Central Heating Equipment, Central Cooling Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting, Lighting Poles and Standards, Parking Lighting, Roadway Lighting, Area Lighting, Flood Lighting, Exterior Athletic Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Call Management, Audio-Video Communications, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems, Public Address Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Access Control, Electronic Surveillance, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Athletic and Recreational Surfacing, Fences and Gates, Planting Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities.