Des Moines Public Schools have issued a request for proposal that will be received by the Department of Facilities Management through the Ebids portal for RFP8975 Autonomous Robot Field Painter. We ask all suppliers to review their pricing structures prior to submitting their information. The District will again consider any program that may reduce costs and maintain safety, through process improvement, ordering methodology, patterns, etc. Conversely, any planned increase or increase above the Consumer Price Index may require the District to employ its option to place the product category out for bid solicitation. Pricing Structure: Out Right Purchase: Please submit all costs for initial purchase, set up fees, etc. Also provide any recurring fees and the frequency of the charges. Annual Subscription: Please provide all costs for initialization, set up fees, etc. The initial subscription period is for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The District reserves the option to renew the contract with the successful bidder for up to four additional years. The amount of the contract for the second through the fifth year shall be negotiated at the close of each preceding year. The renewal option may not be exercised if it is not in the District’s best interest. The award of contract may be made by the Board of Directors of the Des Moines Independent Community School District to the bidder meeting the specifications. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, or any part thereof, and to waive in formalities, and to enter into such contract or contracts as shall be deemed in the best interests of the Des Moines Independent Community School District. All bids will be governed by the applicable provisions in the Iowa Code and Board Policies.

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