Water Softeners for Food Services
| Agency: | Marion County School Board Purchasing |
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| State: | Florida |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| NAICS Category: |
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| Posted Date: | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | 4187AM |
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Description
Main
Agency
Marion County School Board Purchasing
Marion County School Board Purchasing
Status
Active
Active
Fiscal Year
2027
2027
Title
Water Softeners for Food Services
Water Softeners for Food Services
Number
4187AM
4187AM
Type
Request for Proposal
Request for Proposal
Department
Purchasing
Purchasing
Online Submissions
Yes
Yes
Project Estimate
Piggyback Solicitation
No
No
Insurance Required
Yes
Yes
Bid Bond Required
No
No
Bid Bond Amount
Performance Bond Required
No
No
Performance Bond Amount
Construction Bond Required
No
No
Construction Bond Amount
Scope of Services
The School Board of Marion County, Florida seeks to award a qualified firm to provide materials, installation, and repair of new water softener equipment for the Food and Nutrition Services Department to twelve (12) campus Kitchens and additional locations as needed. Campuses include: Anthony Elementary School: 9501 NE Jacksonville Road, Anthony, FL 32617
Belleview Santos Elementary School: 9600 S US Hwy 441, Belleview, FL 34420
East Marion Elementary School: 14550 NE 14th St Rd, Silver Springs, FL 34488
Fessenden Elementary School: 4200 NW 89th Pl, Ocala, FL 34482
Lake Weir Elementary School: 10220 SE Sunset Harbor Road, Summerfield, FL 34491
North Marion High School: 151 W Hwy 329, Citra, FL 32113
North Marion Middle School: 2085 W Hwy 329, Citra, FL 32113
Ocala Springs Elementary School: 5757 NE 40th Ave Rd, Ocala, FL 34479
Romeo Elementary School: 19550 SW 36th St, Dunnellon, FL 34431
Shady Hill Elementary School: 5959 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
Sparr Elementary School: 2525 East Hwy 329, Anthony, FL 32617
Ward Highlands Elementary School: 537 SE 36th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471 The listed campuses do not currently have water softener systems installed for the kitchens. This Request for Proposal is for new installation. The specific size of the water softener units required at the Food Service sites is unknown in this Request for Proposal; the units should be of an appropriate capacity to service a school food service kitchen. Marion County School Board currently uses a water softener salt service to deliver and install sodium chloride in existing water softener units, and a water softener salt service will continue to be utilized for the units installed as a condition of this RFP. As reference, the current water softener salt service product is Pro’s Pick Dura-Cube Salt. The awarded vendor is responsible for providing all necessary equipment, materials, and labor required for the installation and commissioning of these new systems. Units will be installed in close proximity to the campus kitchen at each location. The site of installation at each campus is dependent on the campus structure. Water softener unit installation sites may include an interior or outdoor location at each campus. Water softener equipment will be purchased from the awarded vendor by the Marion County School Board and will not be leased. The water softener equipment will be integrated into existing plumbing by the awarded vendor. Electrical, carpentry services, and additional plumbing services required for installation of equipment will be performed by the District’s Maintenance Department; these services shall be coordinated through the Marion County School Board Food and Nutrition Services. Awarded vendor shall ensure all units and related work follows all applicable codes. Once units are installed and functioning, the awarded vendor will sample and analyze water monthly at each site for twelve (12) months to monitor the effectiveness of the softening units; water analysis may be requested on an as-needed basis. All firms submitting a proposal will be required to demonstrate references documenting projects. All persons or firms are required to provide documentation of business history for a period of no less than three (3) years. Proposals must demonstrate manufacturer’s authorization for supply, installation, repair, maintenance, and warranty for specified equipment. Proposals must provide an estimated timeline required to order, receive, and install all units. Proposals must provide an estimated response time for emergency repair of units. Contractor certifies by signing this RFP that all equipment and materials supplied for the water softeners are safe and effective for food services in a K-12 school environment. Please review the attachments RFP 4187AM WATER SOFTENERS FOR FOOD SERVICES, MCSB RFP 4187AM Cost Proposal Form, and Exhibits A and B in their entirety.
The School Board of Marion County, Florida seeks to award a qualified firm to provide materials, installation, and repair of new water softener equipment for the Food and Nutrition Services Department to twelve (12) campus Kitchens and additional locations as needed. Campuses include: Anthony Elementary School: 9501 NE Jacksonville Road, Anthony, FL 32617
Belleview Santos Elementary School: 9600 S US Hwy 441, Belleview, FL 34420
East Marion Elementary School: 14550 NE 14th St Rd, Silver Springs, FL 34488
Fessenden Elementary School: 4200 NW 89th Pl, Ocala, FL 34482
Lake Weir Elementary School: 10220 SE Sunset Harbor Road, Summerfield, FL 34491
North Marion High School: 151 W Hwy 329, Citra, FL 32113
North Marion Middle School: 2085 W Hwy 329, Citra, FL 32113
Ocala Springs Elementary School: 5757 NE 40th Ave Rd, Ocala, FL 34479
Romeo Elementary School: 19550 SW 36th St, Dunnellon, FL 34431
Shady Hill Elementary School: 5959 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
Sparr Elementary School: 2525 East Hwy 329, Anthony, FL 32617
Ward Highlands Elementary School: 537 SE 36th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471 The listed campuses do not currently have water softener systems installed for the kitchens. This Request for Proposal is for new installation. The specific size of the water softener units required at the Food Service sites is unknown in this Request for Proposal; the units should be of an appropriate capacity to service a school food service kitchen. Marion County School Board currently uses a water softener salt service to deliver and install sodium chloride in existing water softener units, and a water softener salt service will continue to be utilized for the units installed as a condition of this RFP. As reference, the current water softener salt service product is Pro’s Pick Dura-Cube Salt. The awarded vendor is responsible for providing all necessary equipment, materials, and labor required for the installation and commissioning of these new systems. Units will be installed in close proximity to the campus kitchen at each location. The site of installation at each campus is dependent on the campus structure. Water softener unit installation sites may include an interior or outdoor location at each campus. Water softener equipment will be purchased from the awarded vendor by the Marion County School Board and will not be leased. The water softener equipment will be integrated into existing plumbing by the awarded vendor. Electrical, carpentry services, and additional plumbing services required for installation of equipment will be performed by the District’s Maintenance Department; these services shall be coordinated through the Marion County School Board Food and Nutrition Services. Awarded vendor shall ensure all units and related work follows all applicable codes. Once units are installed and functioning, the awarded vendor will sample and analyze water monthly at each site for twelve (12) months to monitor the effectiveness of the softening units; water analysis may be requested on an as-needed basis. All firms submitting a proposal will be required to demonstrate references documenting projects. All persons or firms are required to provide documentation of business history for a period of no less than three (3) years. Proposals must demonstrate manufacturer’s authorization for supply, installation, repair, maintenance, and warranty for specified equipment. Proposals must provide an estimated timeline required to order, receive, and install all units. Proposals must provide an estimated response time for emergency repair of units. Contractor certifies by signing this RFP that all equipment and materials supplied for the water softeners are safe and effective for food services in a K-12 school environment. Please review the attachments RFP 4187AM WATER SOFTENERS FOR FOOD SERVICES, MCSB RFP 4187AM Cost Proposal Form, and Exhibits A and B in their entirety.
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Broadcast Date
7/23/2026 4:00 PM EST
7/23/2026 4:00 PM EST
Question End Date
8/4/2026 2:00 PM EST
8/4/2026 2:00 PM EST
Sample Due Date
Due Date
8/12/2026 2:00 PM EST
8/12/2026 2:00 PM EST
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Questions & Answers
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Commodity Codes
Total: 6
| Code | Description |
| [045-95] | Water Softeners, Household |
| [175-95] | Water Purification Apparatus and Treatments (For Distilled, Reagent Water, etc.) |
| [670-86] | Water Filtration, Conditioning, and Purification Equipment for the Office and Home |
| [670-93] | Water Softening Equipment, Commercial (Also see 890-85) |
| [890-85] | Water Softening Equipment, Ion Exchange Type (Also See 670-92,93) |
| [890-87] | Water Treatment Equipment (Not Otherwise Classified) |
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