ST. TAMMANY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
COVINGTON, LA
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Generator Maintenance Services 2026-2027- Instructions
1. The St. Tammany Parish School Board (STPSB) will receive written proposals until 3:00
PM on June 18, 2026 for Generator Maintenance Services for thirty (30) existing school
generators and three (3) fire pumps in accordance with the following instructions and
attached specifications. All proposals shall be either hand delivered or sent via registered
or certified mail, UPS or FedEx with a return receipt requested to the St. Tammany Parish
School Board Office located at 321 N. Theard Street, Covington, Louisiana 70433, in a
sealed envelope clearly labeled on the outside: "RFP #213 Generator Maintenance
Services. 2026-2027". All proposals arriving after the above date and hour will not be
considered.
2. Proposals may also be submitted electronically at www.centralbidding.com.
3. You may find related proposal materials including detailed specifications necessary to
complete your Request for Proposal at www.centralbidding.com and/or www.stpsb.org.
4. Vendors submitting proposals via mail or delivery must include an original proposal, six
(6) copies and an electronic copy (i.e. flash drive, USB drive, CD, etc.). Vendors must also
include all fully executed, original attachments relative to this Request for Proposal. The
attachments associated with this Request for Proposal are the enclosed Proposal
Information Form, Contract Provisions for Procurement Contracts (Attachment A) in the
event Federal funds are used for any portion of this purchase, STPSB Contract Addendum
(Attachment B), the Affidavit for Compliance with Section 889(a)) of the Fiscal Year 2019
National Defense Authorization Act (Attachment C), Certification Regarding Lobbying
(Attachment D), The Debarment and Suspension Certification Form (Attachment E), Non-
Collusion Statement (Attachment F), and Firearm Discriminatory Act 587 (SB 234)
Disclosure (Attachment G). Proposals submitted without the fully executed originals
of all attachments will be considered non-responsive.
5. Proposals submitted electronically via www.centralbidding.com. must provide all fully
executed attachments relative to this Request for Proposal. The attachments associated
with this Request for Proposal are the enclosed Proposal Information Form, Contract
Provisions for Procurement Contracts (Attachment A) in the event Federal funds are used
for any portion of this purchase, STPSB Contract Addendum (Attachment B), the Affidavit
for Compliance with Section 889(a)) of the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense
Authorization Act (Attachment C), Certification Regarding Lobbying (Attachment D), The
Debarment and Suspension Certification Form (Attachment E), Non-Collusion Statement
(Attachment F), and Firearm Discriminatory Act 587 (SB 234) Disclosure (Attachment G).
Proposals submitted without all of the fully executed attachments will be considered
non-responsive. Vendors submitting electronically must furnish the original fully
executed Affidavit for Compliance with Section 889(a) of the Fiscal Year 2019
National Defense Authorization Act (Attachment C), upon award.
6. Contract period will be July 1,2026 through June 30, 2027.
7. Contractors must be certified/authorized to perform preventative maintenance work on the
generators/equipment as specified in the RFP. Proof of certification or license is required
with the RFP submittal. All work performed shall be done by using trained, skilled, and
professional skilled person employed by the contractor.
8. Proposals submitted will be evaluated by a committee consisting of at least three (3)
members. During the evaluation process, the evaluators may, at their discretion, request
anyone or all bidders/individuals to make oral presentations. Such presentations will
provide firms with an opportunity to answer any questions the evaluators may have on a
bidder's proposal. Not all firms may be asked to make such oral presentations. In the
event STPSB has a question during the evaluation process, a Committee Member will reach
out.
9. The successful bidder( s) shall furnish a Certificate of Insurance within fifteen (15)
calendar days following award but prior to start of service. Certificate shall provide for
30-day notice of cancellation, specifically name St. Tammany Parish School Board, its
officers, and/or officials as additional insure, and:
a. Comprehensive General Liability - $1,000,000.00 combined single limit.
Coverage to include premises, operations, contractor's protective liability,
products and completed operation, contractual liability .
b. Comprehensive General Automobile Liability Insurance with minimum limits of
Bodily Injury - Each Person $1,000,000.00, Bodily Injury - Each Occurrence
$1,000,000.00, Property Damage - Each Occurrence $1,000,000.00. Coverage
shall be written to include all owned, non-owned, and hired vehicles.
c. Workers' Compensation - State of Louisiana, Employer's Liability, Statutory
requirements $1,000,000.00. Provide waiver of subrogation in favor of the St.
Tammany Parish School Board.
10. It is the intent of the specifications to invite proposals on high quality service, expertise,
and experience to establish the standard of quality desired. It is not the intent to eliminate
services of equal quality but instead to set forth and convey to prospective bidders the
general style, type, character, and quality of the services desired.
11. Sales tax IS NOT to be included in your proposal price. St. Tammany Parish School
Board is exempt from sales tax as provided by LA R.S. 47:301(8)(c). Sales tax
exemption only applies to purchases between St. Tammany Parish School Board and the
contractor/vendor. Sales tax exemption does not apply to purchases made directly by the
contractor/vendor to other companies on behalf of the School Board. Those purchases
are not sales tax exempt.
12. In accordance with Revised Statue 38:2237 A(9), the School Board may reject all
proposals when it is deemed that such action is in the best interest of the School Board.
13. Questions concerning the RFP submittal may be directed at the Purchasing Department at
purchasing@stpsb.org. or via telephone at (985) 898-3224.
ITEM 1
Lakeshore High School
Generator #1- Administrative Building/Cafeteria
#1 Titan Trace
Mandeville, LA 70448
Area of Coverage Gen. 1: Administrative Building/Cafeteria
Generator: Manufacturer:
Model:
Serial #:
Size:
Fuel:
ONAN
500GFGA
HM08I224302
500KW
NATURAL GAS
ATS 1:
Manufacturer: ONAN
Description: 480V, 4 Pole, NEMA 1
Model:
OTPCD-582482
Serial #:
F090009131
Cost to provide the scheduled preventative maintenance services:
September Inspection: ____________________
January Inspection: __________________
May Inspection: ______________________
Total Cost/Year: ______________________
NOTE: Contact David Spell at (985-373-2889) to schedule an appointment to visit this
location.
ITEM 2
Lakeshore High School
Generator #2 – Gymnasium
#1 Titan Trace
Mandeville, LA 70448
Area of Coverage Gen 2: Gymnasium
Generator 2:Manufacturer: ONAN
Model:
500 GFGA
Serial #:
JM07I215631
Size:
500KW
Fuel:
NATURAL GAS
ATS 2:
Manufacturer: ONAN
Description: 800A, 480V, 4 POLE
Model:
OTPCD-5867698
Serial #:
F070070062
Cost to provide the scheduled preventative maintenance services:
September Inspection: ____________________
January Inspection: __________________
May Inspection: ______________________
Total Cost/Year: ______________________
NOTE: Contact David Spell at (985-373-2889) to schedule an appointment to visit this
location.
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