1. Bidders shall provide all items. Split bids/orders by vendors will not be accepted. 2. Bidder items must be phthalate-compliant (phthalates are sometimes found in PVC and other plastics), as well as BPA-compliant (BPA, or bisphenol A, is sometimes found in clear, hard plastics). Upon request, provide up-to-date "testing" documentation showing that and item meets current ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) requirements. 3. Bidder classroom furniture and equipment must meet the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) federal regulations. Must provide a company letter head letter verifying proof of such. 4. Bidder classroom furniture and equipment must be GREENGUARD Certified to support low emissions standards-reducing chemical pollutants, improving indoor air quality, and helping schools earn LEED® points. 5. Bidder must provide unconditional lifetime warranty on premium-quality classroom furniture, plus classroom tables, chairs and cots; 10-year warranty on all classroom carpets; 5-year warranty on outdoor furniture and all trikes and vehicles; unconditional satisfaction guarantee on all purchases. Must provide proof of warranties to include but not limited to: a. Cover any structural defects that are found under normal, everyday use. 6. Bidder’s products should be classroom tested/designed specifically to meet the needs of the teachers and children. 7. Bidders must provide proof of Insurance as set forth in the Standard Requirements of the Parish of Jefferson attached hereto. Failure to provide proof of these coverages will result in your bid being rejected. 8. The Bidder shall provide the delivery and Installation service on all products to include: a. Onsite unpacking and assembly b. Onsite supervised set up in classroom, a library, a media center or other learning spaces c. Custom Cartoning & Labeling - Boxes are labeled by site, by classroom and/or by teacher name so materials can be quickly inventoried and delivered to each location without error. d. Supervised verification that all rooms are in ready-to-move-in condition e. Complimentary 3-D classroom layouts for all Complete Classroom orders; includes "scaled" renderings depicting all furniture, carpet, doors, windows, etc., to ensure appropriate sizing and functionality in each classroom environment. (Furthermore, delivery and installation services on all Complete Classroom orders; includes working with on-site personnel to schedule the delivery, meet the truck upon arrival, coordinate with site contacts, assemble all furniture, place materials and organize each room to specification, as well as remove all debris associated with the project.)
