SB-10993_band Instrument and Accessories

Solicitation SB-10993 is a sealed bid issued by the Ascension Parish School Board for the parish-wide supply and delivery of band instruments and accessories. Bids must be submitted by 2:00 PM on October 26, 2026, via electronic submission through Beacon Bid, hand delivery, or mail to the purchasing office in Gonzales, Louisiana. Awards will be made on an individual line-by-line basis based on unit and extended pricing. Bidders may propose suitable substitutes for specified brands provided they submit a detailed specification sheet. For any bid exceeding 50,000 dollars that includes installation on school property, the vendor must be licensed by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. The contract requires strict adherence to shipping and packaging protocols, mandating that all items be bid FOB destination with freight included. Each purchase order must be boxed individually, labeled with the purchase order number on the exterior, and include a detailed packing list. Financial security requirements include a bid guarantee of five percent of the base bid, along with performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract price. Additionally, vendors must provide a current insurance certificate and comply with federal regulations, including the Contract Work Hours and Safety Act, various Civil Rights Acts, and anti-lobbying certifications for bids exceeding 100,000 dollars.