Avoyelles Parish School Board - Furniture, Furnishings and Services for Elementary Cafeteria Redesign - 2026
Avoyelles Parish School DistrictSchool · Marksville, LA- Due
- Nov 3, 2026
- 5 days left
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Jenny Welch
- (318) 253-5982
The 30-second brief
The Avoyelles Parish School Board Child Nutrition Program is seeking proposals for furniture, furnishings, design, delivery, installation, and related services for cafeteria redesigns at four elementary schools: Lafargue Elementary, Cottonport Elementary, Riverside Elementary, and Plaucheville Elementary. The procurement specifies Palmer Hamilton furniture, furnishings, and services or preapproved equal supplier. All other brand names must submit a request for pre-approved brand by October 6, 2026, with item specifications matching Appendix A. Proposals are due by November 3, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. Central Time, to the Avoyelles Parish Child Nutrition Program, 521 W. Bon Tempt St., Marksville, LA 71351, with electronic delivery acceptable via centralbidding.com. Estimated total expenditures per school are $315,000 for Lafargue Elementary, $200,000 for Cottonport Elementary, $160,000 for Riverside Elementary, and $120,000 for Plaucheville Elementary. The contract may be used for future cafeteria redesigns within a three-year period.
Purchase Price: 30, The reputation of the vendor and the vendor's goods or services: 8, The quality of the vendor's goods or services: 20, Extent to which the Goods or Services meet the Needs: 28, Experience: 14
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Summary
The Avoyelles Parish School Board Child Nutrition Program is seeking proposals for furniture, furnishings, design, delivery, installation, and related services for cafeteria redesigns at four elementary schools: Lafargue Elementary, Cottonport Elementary, Riverside Elementary, and Plaucheville Elementary.
The procurement specifies Palmer Hamilton furniture, furnishings, and services or preapproved equal supplier. All other brand names must submit a request for pre-approved brand by October 6, 2026, with item specifications matching Appendix A. Proposals are due by November 3, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. Central Time, to the Avoyelles Parish Child Nutrition Program, 521 W. Bon Tempt St., Marksville, LA 71351, with electronic delivery acceptable via centralbidding.com. Estimated total expenditures per school are $315,000 for Lafargue Elementary, $200,000 for Cottonport Elementary, $160,000 for Riverside Elementary, and $120,000 for Plaucheville Elementary. The contract may be used for future cafeteria redesigns within a three-year period.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Purchase Price: 30, The reputation of the vendor and the vendor's goods or services: 8, The quality of the vendor's goods or services: 20, Extent to which the Goods or Services meet the Needs: 28, Experience: 14
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Proposal Certification (Appendix B)
- Affidavit (Appendix C)
- Certificate Regarding Debarment
- Suspension
- Ineligibility (Appendix D)
- Contract Exceptions (Appendix E)
- Financial Proposal (Appendix A)
- Submit to
- www.centralbidding.com
- Scope location
- Marksville, LA
- Reported agency
- Avoyelles Parish School Board
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Avoyelles Parish School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 3, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: www.centralbidding.com. For questions, contact Jenny Welch.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Avoyelles Parish School District in LA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jenny Welch at (318) 253-5982. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Purchase Price: 30, The reputation of the vendor and the vendor's goods or services: 8, The quality of the vendor's goods or services: 20, Extent to which the Goods or Services meet the Needs: 28, Exp..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Avoyelles Parish School District?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 3, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Proposal Certification (Appendix B), Affidavit (Appendix C), Certificate Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility (Appendix D), Contract Exceptions (Appendix E), Financial Proposal (Appendix A). Review the full document from Avoyelles Parish School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Marksville, LA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.