2026 Cafeteria Tables

The Scranton City School District is soliciting bids under solicitation number 2023-IFB-028 for the procurement, delivery, and installation of 75 rectangle cafeteria bench style tables to furnish various school cafeterias across the district. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all technical specifications. While specific brand names are requested, alternate brands will be considered if they equal or exceed the identified specifications. Bids must be submitted via the district's e-procurement portal by December 9, 2026, and must remain firm for an estimated award date of December 16, 2026. Required submittals include a cost proposal, a non-collusion affidavit, and a bid bond or certified check for five percent of the total bid amount. The successful contractor must provide a performance bond and a payment bond, each for 100 percent of the contract price. All equipment must be new and include at least a one-year parts and one-year labor guarantee from the time of startup. The contract mandates compliance with several federal and state regulations, including the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, and Equal Employment Opportunity requirements. Additionally, the district expresses a strong preference for goods produced in the United States and requires certification that the vendor is not listed on the System for Award Management exclusions list.