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Lease of Ice Machines

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025, 24-25State & Local

Submission Closed06/17/2025, 02:30:00 PM CDT

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The Abilene Independent School District is seeking proposals for the lease of ice machines, with a submission deadline of June 17, 2025, at 2:30 pm. Vendors can submit their proposals either electronically via the district’s designated website or through hard copies, with no fee for electronic registration or submission. The contract, valued between $50,000 and $200,000, will be awarded based on the specifications, pricing, and terms outlined in the proposal, which emphasizes compliance with submission deadlines and procedures. The proposal process includes reading the pricing aloud at the district’s purchasing office, although attendance is optional. The solicitation is part of the district’s broader procurement efforts, aligning with its organizational structure within Texas, and aims to establish a reliable lease arrangement for ice machines to support district operations. The solicitation is part of a larger framework of procurement activities, including various requests for proposals and bids from different municipalities and organizations, such as recycling services, construction projects, and specialized equipment procurement. These documents highlight the importance of adherence to detailed submission guidelines, timely responses, and compliance with specific contractual and technical requirements. Overall, the district’s initiative reflects its commitment to transparent, competitive procurement processes to secure quality services and equipment within established budget parameters.

General Info

Agency

Texas → Abilene ISD

NAICS

532284 - Recreational Goods Rental

Place of Performance

TX, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

rfp

High

contract-document

High

conflict-of-interest-form

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6 pages · other

Low

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Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedMay 29

Solicitation

Response DeadlineJun 17

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

06/17/2025, 02:30:00 PM CDT

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Organization / AgencyTexas → Abilene ISD

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Full Description

The Abilene Independent School District is soliciting proposals for Lease of Ice Machines as more fully set out in the Specifications, Pricing, and Terms and Conditions sections of this proposal.
Proposal Submission Instructions Completed sealed proposals for Proposal 025, 24-25 for Lease of Ice Machines must be received on or before 2:30 pm June 17, 2025, either by submitting the Proposal electronically through the district's designated website or by hard copy submission as set out below. Where instructed, attach/upload required separate documents in the Response Attachment tab. LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Electronic Proposal Submission:
The District is now accepting electronic proposal submission and is requesting that vendors register and submit proposals electronically via the following website:
www.abileneisd.org/ionwave
There is no cost to the Vendor to register or use the electronic proposal submission option. At 2:30 pm, June 17, 2025, proposal pricing will be read aloud at the Abilene ISD Purchasing Office located at 3757 Amarillo Street, Abilene, Texas 79602. This is not mandatory for vendors to attend.