Opportunity
City of Sebastian MyVendorLink #RFP 4187AM
Water Softener Systems and Installation for Marion County School Kitchens
Posted
July 23, 2026
Respond By
August 12, 2026
Identifier
RFP 4187AM
NAICS
238220, 541380
This opportunity seeks vendors to provide and install water softener systems for Marion County School Board's Food and Nutrition Services Department at twelve school campus kitchens: - Government Buyer: - Marion County School Board Purchasing (Ocala, FL) - Products/Services Requested: - Supply, installation, and commissioning of new water softener equipment (12 units, various capacities) - Repair services for installed water softener equipment - Monthly water sampling and analysis for 12 months post-installation - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; Pro’s Pick Dura-Cube Salt referenced as the current compatible salt product - Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be certified as safe and effective for K-12 food service environments - Vendors must provide all equipment, materials, and labor for installation - Proposals require references, at least three years of business history, manufacturer’s authorization, project timelines, and emergency response times - Equipment will be purchased outright and integrated into existing plumbing; district maintenance will handle electrical and additional plumbing - Monthly water quality monitoring required for one year after installation - The procurement is for outright purchase and integration of water softener systems, not a lease or rental
Description
The School Board of Marion County, Florida is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide materials, installation, and repair of new water softener equipment for the Food and Nutrition Services Department at twelve campus kitchens and additional locations as needed. The campuses currently do not have water softener systems installed, and the units should be appropriate for school food service kitchens. The vendor is responsible for providing all necessary equipment, materials, and labor for installation and commissioning, with post-installation water sampling and analysis for 12 months. Proposals must include references, business history, manufacturer’s authorization, timelines, and emergency response times, and certify that all equipment is safe and effective for K-12 food service environments.