Opportunity
McAllen Independent School District Ionwave #2027-1015
Central Kitchen Upgrades for McAllen ISD – Construction and Equipment Procurement
Posted
August 07, 2026
Respond By
August 21, 2026
Identifier
2027-1015
NAICS
236220, 238220, 333318
This opportunity involves a major kitchen facility upgrade for a public school district, with federal and state funding and compliance requirements. - Government Buyer: - McAllen Independent School District (TX) - Project Scope: - Central Kitchen Upgrades project for the district's main food service facility - Includes construction, equipment installation, and facility improvements - Funding & Compliance: - Partially funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) - Subject to federal procurement regulations (2 CFR Part 200), USDA/TDA rules, Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, and state laws - Requires adherence to prevailing wage rates and equal employment opportunity/nondiscrimination laws - Proposal Requirements: - Both electronic and hard copy proposal submissions required - Strict communication protocols—no direct contact with district staff or board outside official channels - Mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit - Submission of all required forms and attachments - Vendors & OEMs: - Several vendors registered as plan holders (e.g., Ace Mart Restaurant Supply, Arnold Refrigeration Inc., Bargreen), but no specific OEMs or part numbers listed in the notice - Technical Details: - Full scope and specifications available in the project manual and drawings via the procurement portal - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with all federal and state labor, wage, and procurement regulations - Project is subject to detailed technical and legal requirements due to federal funding
Description
McAllen Independent School District is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for the Central Kitchen Upgrades project. The project is partially funded by the Federal U.S. Department of Agriculture and Texas Department of Agriculture and is subject to federal and state procurement regulations, including Davis-Bacon and Related Acts. Contractors must submit proposals electronically through IonWave and also provide hard copies in sealed envelopes by the deadline. A pre-proposal conference and site visit will be held on August 14, 2026, and the proposal opening is scheduled for August 21, 2026.