Reference Number 0000332537 Includes information for a gas-fired, fire-tube condensing boiler, trim, and accessories for generating hot water EPSD is seeking proposals from well qualified vendors for a gas-fired, fire tube condensing boiler at Myron J. Francis Elementary School. Acceptance Deadline 10/20/2023 10:00 AM EDT Questions are submitted online questions regarding the content of or schedule for the RFP must be submitted in writing by e-mail to E-Bids@epschoolsri.com The East Providence School District (EPSD) is a K-12 public school district supporting the City of East Providence, Rhode Island. The district maintains thirteen facilities including multiple K-5, middle and high school campuses. This RFP is not an offer to contract. Acceptance of a proposal neither commits our school district to award a contract to any Vendor, even if all requirements stated in this RFP are met, nor limits our right to negotiate in our best interest. We reserve the right to contract with a Vendor for reasons other than lowest price. We will thoroughly examine each proposal for best price, product quality, measures, flexibility and customer support. Proposals are to be made in good faith, without fraud, collusion or connection of any kind with any other contractor for the same work. All bidders must complete in their own interest and in their own behalf. If you are subcontracting any portion of this agreement, you must identify the subcontractor in your proposal and agree that all subcontractors are bound to all terms and conditions of this RFP. The Vendor will absorb all costs incurred in the preparation and presentation of the proposal. All Vendors who submit proposals will be notified of the results of the selection process. East Providence School District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in whole or in part, with or without cause, even if all the stated requirements are met. In addition, East Providence School District may enter into negotiations with one or more entities simultaneously and award a contract without notification. At the sole discretion of East Providence School District, bidder presentations may be requested before award of the contract. East Providence School District may also request the opportunity to conduct an on- review of the Vendor's facility and/or other locations where these services are provided, or a demonstration of the proposed technology. Award date for the RFP will be November 14, 2023