Campus Refrigeration Units

Fort Worth Independent School District is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 26-043 for the procurement of approximately twelve Campus Refrigeration Units to support the Child Nutrition Services Department. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 423740, with the response deadline set for January 5, 2026. All goods and services must be authorized by a bona-fide purchase order signed by the Executive Director of Procurement Services. Performance will take place in Texas, and the contract is governed by Texas law. The selection process is based on a best-value trade-off approach using a 100-point scoring scale. Evaluation factors are weighted by cost at 50 percent, financial stability at 20 percent, claims processing at 20 percent, and references and past performance at 10 percent. Vendors are required to ensure all items are packed in suitable containers to minimize transportation costs, and purchase order numbers must appear on all invoices and packing lists. Invoices are submitted via email to the designated accounts payable address. Contractual requirements include strict adherence to Texas Government Code, including boycott prohibitions and workers compensation insurance. Vendors must obtain prior written approval for any subcontractors. Proposals must be submitted through the Public Purchase portal or delivered in hard copy to the designated purchasing department, adhering to a 25-page limit and specific formatting guidelines including 12-point Times New Roman font and one-inch margins.