3-25001 Bid Tab.xlsx

This is a bid tabulation spreadsheet for Independent School District No. 535 in Minnesota for the procurement of a Metro Heated Pass-Thru Holding Cabinet (model C569-SDC-LPDC). The procurement involves one unit of specialized food service equipment, with four vendors submitting bids: John Adams, ConServ Flag Company, Douglas Equipment, Horizon Equipment, and Trimark. The requested services include delivery, uncrating, inspection for freight damage with claim filing if necessary, installation, and ensuring proper operation of the equipment.

The bid prices ranged from $7,605.00 to $9,667.55, with Horizon Equipment submitting the lowest bid at $7,605.00 including shipping and handling. The highest bid came from ConServ Flag Company at $9,667.55 with shipping included, while John Adams quoted $8,874.00 with no separate shipping charge, Douglas Equipment bid $8,874.00 with no shipping costs, and Trimark submitted $8,242.04 ($7,653.54 plus $588.50 shipping/handling). The school district noted that while they anticipate purchasing the quoted equipment, they are under no obligation to do so and will evaluate all quotes based on factors beyond cost alone to determine the best purchase decision.