Description
The North County Educational Purchasing Consortium (NCEPC) in California is seeking a vendor to supply, install, and maintain bottled‑water dispensers, in‑line filtration systems, bottled water, cups, and related consumables for its member school districts. The contract is an indefinite‑quantity, one‑year agreement with up to four optional one‑year extensions, and will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The vendor must be located in San Diego County, provide full‑service maintenance, rapid response to service calls, and detailed inventory and reporting. Key requirements include firm pricing, insurance minimums, penalties for late delivery, and strict compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Supply and install electric bottled‑water dispensers with inline filtration and provide consumables (water, cups).
• Perform preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and quarterly/bi‑annual reporting, with 48‑hour special‑order delivery.
• Maintain electronic inventory logs, conduct annual physical inventories, and meet insurance and safety standards.