ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
 
Notice is hereby given that the Natchitoches Parish School Board will receive the following:
June 1, 2021, 2:00 p.m.             -           Broadband Provider
Bids/Proposals will be accepted until the date and time specified and will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time in the School Board’s Central Office, 310 Royal Street, Natchitoches, Louisiana, 71457-5709. Please find bid-related documents and place electronic bids, is desired, at WWW.CENTRALBIDDING.COM. For questions relating to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814. Bids/Proposals received after the date and time of opening will not be considered. Facsimile transmissions will not be considered. Additional information may be obtained upon request by contacting Michelle Demery, Purchasing Coordinator, at 318-352-2358, Ext. 1155, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids

Additional Notes/Requirements

Natchitoches Parish School Board Purchasing Department 310 Royal Street Post Office Box 16 Natchitoches, Louisiana 71458-0016 Telephone: 318-352-2358, Ext. 1155 Fax: 318-352-8138 INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS NATCHITOCHES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD’S HIGH-SPEED INTERNET Bid No. BP2021 The Natchitoches Parish School Board will receive formal bids on providing and installing high-speed internet for all Natchitoches Parish schools. BID OPENING: Bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 15, 2021, and will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time in the School Board’s Central Office, 310 Royal Street (P.O. Box 16), Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457-5709 (71458-0016). Bids will be received after the date and time of the opening will not be considered. Facsimile transmissions will not be accepted. ELECTRONIC BIDDING: Bidders can find bid-related documents and place electronic bids at WWW.CENTRALBIDDING.COM. For questions relating to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814. BID FORM: The enclosed form MUST be used for submission of bids; failure to do so could result in bid disqualification. BID ENVELOPE: All bids shall be tightly sealed in opaque envelopes and shall be properly identified as to contents and day and time of bid opening. AWARDING OF BID: After opening, bids will be presented the Natchitoches Parish School Board at its meeting on July 6, 2021. Upon approval by the Board of the lowest responsible bids meeting specification, successful bidders will be issued purchase orders and bid tabulations will be issued to all bidders. INSURANCE CERTIFICATE: A certificate of insurance stating workers’ compensation and employer’s liability as required by Louisiana law much be submitted by all successful bidders. REJECTION OF BIDS: The Natchitoches Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. INFORMATION: Information regarding items or service for which bids are requested may be obtained by contacting Michelle Demery, Purchasing Coordinator, at the numbers and address above.