39481_Oct_26_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

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39481
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This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by the Watertown Board of Education in Connecticut for Kitchen Equipment Repair and Maintenance services across five schools in the district. The solicitation, numbered 39481, seeks qualified vendors to provide semi-annual preventative maintenance inspections, written maintenance reports identifying deficiencies and recommended repairs, and on-call repair services for kitchen equipment at all five school locations. Equipment covered includes combi ovens, convection ovens, steamers, kettles, walk-in refrigerators and freezers, serving lines with lighting, slide beverage coolers, hot boxes, and reach-in coolers, with specific equipment varying by school site. The solicitation period runs from October 20, 2026, through November 23, 2026, with proposals due by November 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST. The contract period is December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2027, with an option to extend for two additional years at the discretion of the Watertown Public Schools. Emergency service response is required within four hours for any service threatening meal service or food safety.

The solicitation requires vendors to submit labor service contracts and hourly rates for the specified services. All repairs must be completed in a timely manner with project timelines communicated to the Food Service Director. Vendors are also expected to provide estimates or quotes for new commercial kitchen equipment purchases as needed, though the Board reserves the right to seek additional quotes independently. The RFP contains no line items, set-asides, or specific pricing information in the available documentation. Interested parties should contact Emily Doering at the Watertown Board of Education at 860-945-5010 or doeringem@watertownps.org for questions, with the full document packet available at the provided ParentSquare link.

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Solicitation Number: 39481

Kitchen Equipment Repair/Maintenance

Request for Proposal (RFP)

Watertown Board of Education

October 20, 2026 - November 23, 2026

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General Header Information

39481

No. 39481 Title: Kitchen Equipment Repair/Maintenance Start Date: October 20, 2026 at 8:00:00 AM EDT End Date: November 23, 2026 at 11:00:00 AM EST Vendor Q&A Start Date:

Vendor Q&A End Date:

Estimated Total Value:

Who can respond to this bid? : All Vendors Description: The Watertown Public Schools is seeking qualified Vendors for Kitchen

Equipment Repair/Maintenance for our five schools.

The contract period shall be from December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2027, with the option of extending the contract for two (2) additional years at the discretion of the Watertown Public Schools.

End Date: November 20, 2026, 11:00AM Document packet also available at:

https://files.smartsites.parentsquare.com/13388/boe_26-002_- _boe_kitchen_equipment_repair_maintenance.pdf

Delivery Terms: N/A: Not Applicable Payment Terms: See Payment Notes Contact Information: Watertown Board of Education

Emily Doering 61 Echo Lake Rd. Watertown CT, 06795 United States Tel: 860-945-5010 Fax:

doeringem@watertownps.org

Contact Details: If you have any questions, please contact:

Emily Doering 61 Echo Lake Rd. Watertown CT, 06795 United States Tel: 860-945-5010 Fax:

doeringem@watertownps.org

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Solicitation Requirements:

39481

Service Requirements

Services Required Labor Service Contract and/or Hourly Rate for the following:

•Provide two (2) semi-annual preventative maintenance inspections at all 5 kitchens in the district

•Provide written preventive maintenance reports which identify the school, equipment, work completed, deficiencies and recommended repairs.

•Send a qualified service technician to repair and maintain kitchen equipment at all 5 kitchens in the district.

•All repairs should be completed in a timely manner and timeline for all projects should be communicated to the Food Service Director:

•Emergency Service is any service that threatens meal service or food safety and initial response must be within four (4) hours.

Equipment includes but is not limited to:

•Combi Oven(s)

•Convection Oven(s)

•Steamer(s)

•Kettle(s)

•Walk-in Refrigerator(s)

•Walk-in Freezer(s)

•Serving Line(s), including lighting elements

•Slide Beverage Cooler(s)

•Hot Box(es)

•Reach-in Cooler(s)

* Equipment varies by school location.

•Provide estimates or quotes for new commercial kitchen equipment purchases as necessary. The Board reserves the right to seek additional estimates and quotes for new kitchen equipment purchases.

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This bid has no questions defined.

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Documents:

RFP 39481 - BOE Kitchen Equipment Repair_Maintenance.pdf

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Item Specifications Solicitation has been designated as having no line items.

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