Opportunity Overview
BARD Wall-Mount HVAC Equipment Purchase, RFP FSD5-2026-HVACEQUIPMENT, is an open Florence School District Five equipment procurement for 17 new BARD wall-mount HVAC units for district use.
Required Equipment
The official RFP specifies 6 BARD W30HF-A05 units, 4 BARD W48HF-B09 units, 5 BARD W36HF-B09 units, and 2 BARD W36HF-A09 units. Equipment must be new and unused and include the full manufacturer warranty. Any exception to the exact manufacturer or model must be identified in an Exception Statement.
Deadline, Questions, and Submission
Proposals are due September 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM. The official SCBO advertisement does not state a timezone, so Atlas does not infer one. Clarification questions are due September 16, 2026. The District anticipates award on September 21, 2026.
All proposals must be submitted as a PDF by email to Adam Kennedy at akennedy@fsd5.org. Responses must include detailed equipment pricing, anticipated delivery timeline, and a signed copy of the RFP acknowledging full understanding.
Pricing, Qualifications, and Evaluation
Pricing must show unit price, extended price, and total delivered cost including freight, delivery, fees, and other charges. Proposals must state shipping and delivery lead time and provide manufacturer warranty information. Three references from other school districts or customers are requested if applicable. The District evaluates completeness, ability to supply the specified equipment, delivery schedule, vendor experience, warranty support, total delivered cost, references and past performance, and history with the District. Proposals must remain firm for acceptance for 90 days.
The successful vendor must document Florence School District Five as purchaser and owner of record and ensure warranty registration in the District’s name. Official modifications or clarifications are distributed by the District to respondents.
Atlas Analysis
Atlas Opportunity Score: 54/100. This is a current school-district equipment procurement with exact quantities, models, submission instructions, evaluation factors, and a near-term deadline.
N9+ Fit Score: 0/100. No remote physical examination, vitals, telehealth, or clinical technology requirement is established.
QC Healthcare Fit: 0/100. No healthcare staffing or clinical-service requirement is established.
Direct-vendor disposition: no Dr. Miltie pursuit absent independently verified HVAC equipment supply capability and ability to furnish the specified BARD models.
Official Sources
South Carolina Business Opportunities advertisement
Florence School District Five RFP