Request for
Proposals –
SEP Combi
Ovens
The Southeast Polk Community School
District Nutrition Services Department
issues this Request for Proposal (RFP)
for a set of combi ovens for the
Southeast Polk Jr. High School.
Contact:
Sara Salvini
Director of Food & Nutrition Services
Southeast Polk Community School District
8031 NE University Avenue
Pleasant Hill, Iowa 50327
Phone: (515) 957-3431
sara.salvini@southeastpolk.org
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 SECTION 1- INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
1.2 Intent of the Request for Proposal (RFP)
1.3 Contract Type
1.4 Definitions
2 SECTION 2: ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
2.1 Issuing Officer
2.2 Procurement Timetable
2.3 Questions, Request for Clarification and Suggested Changes
2.4 Response to Inquiries
2.5 Amendment to the RFP and Withdrawal of the RFP
2.6 Cost to Prepare the RFP
2.7 Rejection of RFP
2.8 Reservation of Rights
2.9 Public Disclosure of RFP Contents
2.10 RFP Clarification Process
2.11 Vendor Disqualification
2.12 Regulations
3 SECTION 3: VENDOR QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1 Requirements
3.2 Federal Procurement Requirements
3.3 Business Ethics
4 SECTION 4: FORMAT AND CONTENT OF THE PROPOSAL
4.1 Instructions
4.2 Format
4.2.1 Typed
4.2.2 Page Numbering
4.2.3 Formatting
4.2.4 Vendor Name
4.2.5 Number of Copies
4.2.6 Envelope Labeling
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4.3 Response Content
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4.3.1 Proposal Cover Letter
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4.3.2 Table of Contents
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4.3.3 Acknowledgement
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4.3.4 Official Pricing Spreadsheet
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4.3.5 Suspension and Debarment Certification
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4.3.6 Certification of Lobbying
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4.3.7 Assurance of Civil Rights Compliance
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4.3.8 References
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4.3.9 Assurance of Non-Collusion or Certificate of Independence
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5 SECTION 5: CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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5.1 Precedence for Contract Documents
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5.2 Appropriated Funds
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5.3 Contractor Responsibility
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5.4 Contract Termination
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5.5 Conflict of Interest Clause
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5.6 Equal Employment Opportunity
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5.7 Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1251-1387)
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5.8 Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6201)
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5.9 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3701-3708)
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5.10 Targeted Small Business Certification
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5.11 Insurance
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5.12 Confidentiality of Proposal
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5.13 Protest Procedures
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5.14 Indemnification
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5.15 Force Majeure
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5.16 Record Keeping Requirements
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6 SECTION 6: EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS
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6.1 Evaluation
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6.2 Evaluation Committee
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7 SECTION 7: INTENT TO AWARD
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7.1 Intent to Award
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7.2 Award
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.