DJE - Bidding Requirements

File: DJE

 

Bidding Requirements


All purchases of materials and equipment and all contracts for construction or maintenance in amounts exceeding of $10,000 - $34,999 will be solicited from not less than three reputable venders.

Competitive bidding will be used for all purchases in excess of $35,000.  When recommending acceptance of a bid, the Superintendent will inform the School Committee whenever possible of the competitive price or a reasonable substitute for the item specified.
 

When bidding procedures are used, bids will be advertised appropriately.  Suppliers will be invited to have their names placed on mailing lists to receive invitations to bid.  When specifications are prepared, they will be mailed to all merchants and firms who have indicated an interest in bidding.


All bids will be submitted in sealed envelopes, addressed to the person specified on the request and plainly marked with the name of the bid and the time of the bid opening.  Bids will be opened in public at the time specified, and all bidders will be invited to be present.


The Committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept the bid that appears to be in the best interest of the school system.  Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled time for the opening of the bids.  Any bid received after the time and date specified will not be considered.  All bids will remain firm for a period of 30 days after opening.


The bidder to whom an award is made may be required to enter into a written contract with the Town of Franklin.

LEGAL REFS.:    M.G.L. 7:22A; 7:22B; 30B  


 

Reviewed; no revisions 6/9/09
Reviewed, revised, Adopted by School Committee 9/13/16