Opportunity
MyVendorLink #4187AM
Water Softener Systems Procurement and Installation for School Food Services
Posted
July 23, 2026
Respond By
August 12, 2026
Identifier
4187AM
NAICS
238220, 423720
This opportunity seeks vendors to provide and install water softener systems for the Marion County School Board's Food and Nutrition Services Department: - Government Buyer: - Marion County School Board Purchasing Department - Serving twelve school campuses and additional locations as needed - Products/Services Requested: - Commercial-grade water softener equipment (outright purchase, not lease) - Installation and commissioning of water softener units near school kitchens (indoor or outdoor) - Integration with existing plumbing and coordination with District Maintenance for electrical, carpentry, and plumbing - Repair services for newly installed equipment as needed - Monthly water sampling and analysis for twelve months post-installation to ensure system effectiveness - Requirements: - Equipment must be suitable for K-12 food service environments - Compliance with all applicable codes - Manufacturer’s authorization required - Proposals must include estimated timelines, emergency response times, and references with at least three years of business history - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Emphasis on safety, effectiveness, and code compliance for school food service use
Description
The Marion County School Board is seeking a qualified firm to provide materials, installation, and repair of new water softener equipment for the Food and Nutrition Services Department across twelve campuses and additional locations as needed. The equipment will be purchased outright and installed near campus kitchens, with integration into existing plumbing and coordination with the District's Maintenance Department. The vendor will also conduct monthly water sampling and analysis for twelve months post-installation to monitor effectiveness. Proposals must include manufacturer authorization, estimated timelines, emergency response times, and references documenting at least three years of business history.