HLCS High School RFP Packet 11.30.23.docx

Houghton Lake Community Schools

Request for Proposals for Cafeteria Furniture and Various Kitchen Equipment Items:

Houghton Lake High School 4433 W. Houghton Lake Drive Houghton Lake, MI 48629

November 2023

SECTION 1

ISSUE AND TIMELINE INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) from responsible parties to replace the existing cafeteria furniture and kitchen equipment items at Houghton Lake High School (address on title page) on behalf of Houghton Lake Community Schools, by its School Board (hereinafter called the "School District"). The School District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals as it deems to be in the best interest of the School District. Intent of this project is to open the bids by December 20th before 1 pm and discussed and selected at the board meeting on January 8th. They will officially award this project by January 9th. The expectation is to have the kitchen equipment portion completed before the furniture based on shorter lead times. Specific installation dates will be provided to the school after orders are released. The School District is also aware of longer-lead times for supply-chain related issues and once awarded will collaborate with the chosen vendor on proper timing of installation. Distributor to provide detailed response of timing of project within RFP documents.

SUMMARY OF SERVICES REQUESTED

The following information is provided with the best information available. Any omissions or deficiencies should be brought to the attention of the School District. Clarifications and amendments will be shared with all known bidders.

The school district is seeking proposals for the equipment above. The intent of the RFP is to award a sole source agreement to one of the participating proposers. Please see detailed timeline for responses below.

PROCESS INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORMS REQUIRED WITH SUBMITTALS:

All of the below forms must be submitted with the RFP packet to school all notarized and delivered in sealed envelope per guidelines above.

1. Form 1 – Vendor Experience and References

2. Form 2 – Project Scope and Timeline

3. Form 3 – Project Specifications/Bid Tabulation Form (BID TABULATION FORM SUBMITTED)

4. Form 4 – Acknowledgement

5. Form 5 – Non-Collusion Affidavit

6. Form 6 – Historically, Underutilized Business (HUB) Certification

7. Form 7: Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion Lower Tier Covered Transactions

8. Form 8: Certification Required for Grants, Subgrants, Cooperative Agreements, and Contracts Exceeding $100,000 in Federal Funds.

9. Form 9: Compliance Certification to EPA Regulations Applicable to Grants, Subgrants, Cooperative Agreements, and Contracts Exceeding $100,000 in Federal Funds

Proposals Sealed Proposals are to be submitted to the School District (DELIVERED VIA MAIL OR COURIER) by 1:00 PM EST on December 20, 2023, to:

HOUGHTON LAKE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

MARK SEALED PACKET “HOUGHTON LAKE HS CAFETERIA FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT”

ATTN: BENJAMIN WILLIAMS (SUPERINTENDENT)

4433 W. HOUGHTON LAKE DRIVE

HOUGHTON LAKE, MI 48629

Proposals will be opened and reviewed by the owner after this date and reviewed per scoring matrix within as directed within the RFP and formal award no later than January 9, 2024.

Each respondent is to respond to all required items as directed in the RFP.

Any respondent may withdraw their proposal at any time prior to the scheduled time for receipt and opening of proposals. No proposals shall be withdrawn after the opening of the proposals without written consent of the owner.

Request for Additional Information Direct any request for additional information contact at email. Any information that the school district deems appropriate to provide in response to the Proposer’s request for additional information will be shared with all proposers.

Deadline for clarification requests is December 15, 2023, via email to:

Lacie Curns (Food Service Director), laciecurns@gmail.com

Timeline for Proposal Award If the school district decides to award a contract as a result of the RFP, the award will be made:

No later than January 9, 2024.

Acceptance of RFP Terms A proposal submitted in response to the RFP shall constitute a binding offer. Acknowledgement of this condition shall be indicated by the autographic signature of the offeror, or an officer of the offeror legally authorized to execute contractual obligations. It is assumed by the offeror’s response that it acknowledges all terms and conditions of this invitation for an offer. An offeror shall identify clearly and thoroughly any variations between its proposal and the School District RFP. Failure to do so shall be deemed a waiver of any rights to subsequently modify the terms of performance, except as outlined or specified in the RFP.

Incurring Costs The School District is not liable for any cost incurred by offerors prior to issuance of a procurement document.

Proposal Rejection The School District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities and minor irregularities in proposals received and to accept any portion of a proposal or all items proposed if deemed in the best interest of the School District. The competency, responsibility, experience, and reputation of the bidders will be considered in making the award. Bidders shall bid on the specifications and any exceptions must be noted.

SECTION 2

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Response Forms Supplied with the RFP is a Service Providers Response Form. The form provides the format for the Response and must be completed and submitted for your response to be considered. Please follow the directions in Section 4 to complete the Response Form.

Officer of Firm Responses shall address all items completely and thoroughly in accordance with the format provided and shall be signed by an officer of the Firm with the authority to commit the Firm’s resources.

Withdraw The content and commitments in the Responses shall remain firm for sixty (60) calendar days from the due date of such Responses.

Right to Request Additional Information The school corporation reserves the right to request any additional information that might be deemed necessary after opening the responses.

Post-Response Presentations The school corporation, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to request post-response presentations from all, some, or none of the Service Providers.

Incurred Costs The school corporation is not responsible for any costs incurred by any Service Provider for any work performed relative to the preparation of a Response to the RFP or negotiation of a contract for service, including the costs for the preparation of the information solicited herein.

Schedule Dates The following is an anticipated schedule for the selection process. The school corporation reserves the right to modify any part of this schedule:

Terms of Payment:

The successful bidder will invoice the School District at completion, terms net forty-five. The School District shall pay the successful bidder at the completion of the project.

Licensure Before a contract pursuant to the RFP is executed, the selected Firm must hold all applicable business and professional licenses, permits, etc. the school district may require any or all Service Providers to submit evidence of proper licensure.

Disclosure of Proposal Contents All Responses and materials submitted in response to the RFP shall become the property of the school corporation. Selection or rejection of a Response does not affect this right. All response information shall be held in confidence during the evaluation process, to the extent permitted by law. Upon the completion of the evaluation of Responses, the Responses and associated materials shall be open for review by the public. By submitting a Response, the Service Provider acknowledges and accepts that the full contents of the Response and associated documents may become open to public inspection.

Contract Requirements The school corporation considers the RFP legally binding and will require that this RFP and the resulting Firm’s Response be incorporated by reference into any subsequent contracts between the Firm and the school corporation. It should be understood by the Firm that this means the school corporation expects the Firm to satisfy all requirements listed herein. Exceptions should be explicitly noted in your Response.

A. Applicable and Governing Law Clause-This Agreement shall be subject to all laws of the Federal Government of the United States of America and to the laws of the State of Indiana. All duties of either party shall be legally performable in Indiana. The applicable law for any legal disputes arising out of this contract shall be the law of (and all actions hereunder shall be brought in) the State of Indiana.

B. General Indemnification-The Firm agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the school corporation, its Participants, successors, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, costs, expenses, damages, and liabilities, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising out of (i) the negligent acts or willful misconduct of the Firm and/or it’s officers, directors and employees, agents or subcontractors; (ii) any breach of the terms of this Agreement by the Firm; (iii) any violation of applicable State and/or Federal law, regulation, or requirement; or (iv) any breach of any representation or warranty by the Firm under this Agreement. The Firm agrees to notify the school corporation by certified mail, return receipt requested, immediately upon knowledge of any claim, suit, action or proceeding for which it may be entitled to indemnification under this Agreement.

D. Right to Terminate for Breach- Each party shall have, in addition to all other remedies available to it, the right to terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice to the other party that the other party has committed a material breach of any of its obligations herein and such material breach shall not have been cured or corrected within ten (10) days following written notice of the same. Upon termination of this Agreement by either party for breach of default of the other party, each party shall be entitled to exercise any other right, remedy, or privilege which may be available to it under applicable law or proceed by the appropriate court action to enforce the terms of this Agreement or to recover damages for the breach of this Agreement.

PROTEST PROCEDURES

Offeror’s whose proposal has been timely filed and who is aggrieved by the award of a contract to another offeror may appeal the decision by filing a written notice of appeal. The notice must be filed within five (5) business days of the date of the award of Contract, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and legal state holidays. The notice of appeal must clearly and fully identify all issues being contested by reference to the page, and section of the solicitation document and/or award of Contract.

An appeal will be heard by the designated school administration unless the petitioner is not an aggrieved party, or a prior request by the same petitioner relating to the same contract award has been granted, or the request is capricious, frivolous, or without merit. The burden of proof lies with the petitioner. The evidence presented must specifically address and be limited to one or more of the following:

• Violation of State or Federal law.

• Irregularities creating fundamental unfairness; or

• Arbitrary or capricious award.

The appeal will be reviewed by the designated school administration who will provide a written response within ten (10) business days after hearing the appeal. If the appealing party is not satisfied with the response, the petitioner may appeal to the designated school’s Board of Education for further review. Further review must be requested in writing and must be received by the Board of Education within five (5) business days after the date of the administration’s response. The request for further review must state the reasons the administration’s response is being rejected. The designated schools Board of Education will review the original appeal and supporting documentation; the response and supporting documentation; and the request for review and supporting documentation. The Board of Education will meet to rule on the appeal no later than ten (20) business days after receipt for further review. The decision of the Board of Education shall be in writing and shall be the final decision on the matter.

SECTION 3

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

This contract shall be governed in all respects --as to validity, construction, capacity, performance, or otherwise -- by the laws of the State of Indiana.

CIVIL RIGHTS ACT: Contractors providing services under the Request for Proposal herewith assure the school district that they are conforming to the provisions of the Civil Rights Act of1964 as amended.

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT: Bidders shall submit a non-collusion affidavit as prescribed by the Indiana Board of Accounts with the official bid forms attached. This form must be notarized.

SAFETY WARRANTY: Seller warrants that the product sold to Buyer shall conform to the standards promulgated by the U.S. Department of Labor under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. In the event the product does not conform to OSHA standards, Buyer may return the product for correction or replacement at the Seller's expense. In the event Seller fails to make appropriate correction within a reasonable time or 30 days whichever is shorter, correction may be made by the buyer at Seller's expense.

FORCE MAJEURE: If by any reason of Force Majeure, either party hereto shall be rendered unable wholly or in part to carry out its obligations under this agreement then such party shall give notice and full particulars of Force Majeure in writing to the other part within a reasonable time after occurrence of the event or cause relied upon, and the obligation of the party giving such notice, so far as it is affected by such Force Majeure, shall be suspended during the continuance of the inability then claimed, except as herein provided, but for no longer period, and such party shall endeavor to remove or overcome such inability with all reasonable dispatch. The term Force Majeure as employed herein, shall mean acts of God, strikes, lockout, or other industrial disturbances, act of public enemy, orders of any kind of government of the United States or the State of Indiana or any civil or military authority, insurrections, riots, epidemics, arrests, restraint of government and people, civil disturbances, explosions, acts of war, or any other causes no reasonably in the control of the party claiming such inability.

MODIFICATIONS: This contract can be modified or rescinded only by a writing signed by both parties or their duly authorized agents.

PUBLIC INFORMATION: This RFP and all information, documentation and other materials requested to be submitted in response to this solicitation to be of a non-confidential and/or non-proprietary nature and therefore shall be subject to public disclosure under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act, after a contract is awarded. Respondents are hereby notified that school district strictly adheres to all statutes, court decisions, and opinions of the Indiana Attorney General with respect to disclosure of bid information. Any information deemed to be confidential by Respondent should be clearly noted on the page(s) where confidential information is contained; however, the school corporation cannot guarantee that it will not be compelled to disclose all or part of any public record under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act, since information deemed to be confidential by Respondent may not be considered confidential under Indiana law.

BUY AMERICAN PROVISION: The school district participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) and are required by law to use nonprofit School Nutrition Program (SNP) funds, to the maximum extent practicable, to buy domestic commodities or products for meals served under the NSLP and SBP. A “domestic commodity or product” is defined as one that is either produced in the U.S. or is processed in the U.S. substantially using agricultural commodities that are produced in the U.S. The term substantially means that over fifty-one percent (51%) of the final processed product consists of agricultural commodities that were grown domestically.

HUB POLICY STATEMENT: The school corporation is wholly committed to developing, establishing, maintaining, and enhancing minority involvement in the total procurement process. It is the policy of the school corporation to involve qualified HUB and minority/women owned businesses to the greatest extent feasible in the food service department’s procurement of goods, equipment, and services. The school corporation contractors, suppliers and subcontractors, and vendors of goods, equipment services, and professional services shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, handicap, or sex in the award and/or performance of contracts. However, competition and quality of work remains the ultimate "yardstick" in contractor, subcontractor, vendor, service, professional service, and supplier utilization. All vendors, suppliers, professionals, and contractors doing business or anticipating doing business with the school corporation shall support, encourage, and implement affirmative steps toward our common goal of establishing equal opportunity in procurement process.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410.

fax: (202) 690-7442; or email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

LUNSFORD ACT REQUIREMENT: The Jessica Lunsford Act requires all contracted vendors who are permitted access on school grounds when students are present, who have direct contact with students, or have access to or control of school funds, to undergo a background check.

ASSURANCE OF ETHICAL PRACTICES: All bidders must have a company policy of maintaining the highest level of professional and ethical standards in the conduct of its business. Bidders must place the highest importance on its reputation for honesty, integrity, and high ethical standards. This Policy should serve as a reaffirmation of the importance of the highest level of ethical conduct and standards for all employees within the company. Each employee who is materially involved in any of the company’s documentation, billing or competitive practices has an obligation to familiarize himself or herself with all such applicable laws and regulations and to adhere at all times to the requirements thereof. Where any question or uncertainty regarding these requirements exists, it is incumbent on, and the obligation of, each employee to seek guidance from a knowledgeable officer of, or attorney for, the company.

OTHER REQUIRED CONTRACT PROVISIONS: All bidders (contractors and subcontractors) shall be in compliance with the following applicable provisions or conditions as mandated by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and/or the State of Indiana Department:

· Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, entitled “Equal Employment Opportunity” as amended by Executive Order 11375 of October 13, 1967, and as supplemented in Department of Labor Regulations (41 CFR, Part 60). 16.2

· Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act (18 U.S.C. 874) as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 3).

· Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3701-3708), as supplemented by the Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5).

· Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q.), and the Federal Water Pollution Contract Act (33 U.S.C. 1251-1387), as amended for all contracts, subcontracts and subgrants of amounts in excess of $100,000.

· Energy efficiency standards and policies contained in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C 6201).

· Solid Waste Disposal Act (Section 6002), as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, procuring only items designated in guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (40 CFR Part247), that contain the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable, consistent with maintaining a satisfactory level of competition; procuring solid waste management services in a manner that maximizes energy and resource recovery; and establishing an affirmative procurement program for procurement of recovered materials identified in the EPA guidelines.

· Executive Orders 12549 and 12689, a contract award (see 2 CFR 180.220) must not be made to parties listed on the government wide Excluded Parties List System in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180, "Debarment and Suspension." CNP-STC members are prohibited from contracting with a company or individual that has been debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded, or declared ineligible for all contracts, and subcontracts. Excluded Parties List can be reviewed at http://www.sam.gov

· Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. 1352), contractors must certify that it will not and has not used Federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining any Federal contract, grant or any other award covered by 31 U.S.C. 1352

SECTION 4

RFP RESPONSE FORMS

Proposals must be submitted as a response form. The form provides the format for the Proposal and must be completed and submitted for the proposal to be considered.

Selection Criteria Proposals will be evaluated based upon the following selection criteria:

Forms 1-9 (*see Note below on Form3) must be completed and signed along with Bid Tabulation Form with the RFP.

NOTE: FORM #3 IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY AND NO SIGNATURES REQUIRED. INPUT COSTS FROM FORM #3 ON BID TABULATION FORM.

PROCESS INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORMS REQUIRED WITH SUBMITTALS:

All of the below forms must be submitted with the RFP packet to school all notarized and delivered in sealed envelope per guidelines above.

1. Form 1 – Vendor Experience and References

2. Form 2 – Project Scope and Timeline

3. Form 3 – Project Specifications/Bid Tabulation Form (BID TABULATION FORM SUBMITTED)

4. Form 4 – Acknowledgement

5. Form 5 – Non-Collusion Affidavit

6. Form 6 – Historically, Underutilized Business (HUB) Certification

7. Form 7: Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion Lower Tier Covered Transactions

8. Form 8: Certification Required for Grants, Subgrants, Cooperative Agreements, and Contracts Exceeding $100,000 in Federal Funds.

9. Form 9: Compliance Certification to EPA Regulations Applicable to Grants, Subgrants, Cooperative Agreements, and Contracts Exceeding $100,000 in Federal Funds

FORM 1: VENDOR EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES

Name of Organization: ____________________________________________________

Contact Information for Point Person: ________________________________________

In detail, answer the questions below. All value-added statements must be true and will be used during the contract if the Proposal is selected.

1. Describe your organization. Highlight your services

2. What differentiates you and the products you are proposing from the competitors in the market?

3. Please provide at least 3 Michigan or Midwest school customers for references on similar projects.

4. What value-added services do you offer to your school customers?

5. What K12 school related committees/groups do you and/or your employees belong to or participate in?

6. Please describe your plan to be able to deliver on the described project timeline and scope.

FORM 2: PROJECT SCOPE AND TIMELINE

1. Please describe your plan to be able to deliver on the described project timeline and scope.

2. How do you plan to address product supply, logistics, and manufacturing issues in order to deliver and install the equipment within the timeframe addressed in the RFP?

FORM 3: PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

BASIS OF DESIGN FOR PROJECT TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Brands specified are Basis of Design and alternates to said brands have not been approved for this project.

PROJECT REFERENCE DRAWING:

OVERALL LINEUP – REFERENCE ONLY (Furniture Layout Only. No drawings available for kitchen equipment) (More Detailed Drawings Submitted at Time of Approval)

A. SCOPE OF WORK FOR PROJECT TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

(PROJECT COORDINATION BY DEALER)

1. Owner/School to take care of any electrical/plumbing upgrades to accommodate new equipment including modification to the existing hood and gas lines in the kitchen to accommodate the new combi oven.

2. Owner/School is responsible for disposing of or moving any existing cafeteria furniture to make room for new items

3. Any work not included within specs that is required/needed, dealer must bring this to the attention of owner at time of RFP.

4. Dealer to perform the following work:

1. Confirm all utilities prior to release of equipment to factory

2. Sign off on all required shop drawings confirming direction, voltage, sizes, and any other necessary items to release.

3. Provide signed off on shop drawing to owner for records

5. Coordinate with different trades/installer on timing of equipment delivery and with owner.

6. Provide owner operating manuals in digital form and any operational training videos by manufacturer.

7. Coordinate factory-rep training with owner’s staff at completion of project.

B. EQUIPMENT/SCOPE SPECIFICATIONS:

ITEM # 1 CAFETERIA SEATING

1. Two (2) Model 59T0829120EL-S12 12 Stool Table 29"H x 44"W x 120"L Frame: Powdercoat Frame Color: Black Laminate:

Adder Edge: EdgeGuard Edge Color: Black (001) Stool Color: Black *NOTE: Custom Logo Top: Logo Laminate # 2 Black EdgeGuard

Seats to be attached at destination by others

ITEM # 2 CAFETERIA SEATING LOGO UPCHARGE

1. Two (2) Model LOGO-UPCHARGE-59T0829120EL-S12 LOGO Laminate for 59T0829120EL-S12 - Logo Laminate # 2 Laminate: LOGO Laminate Choice: Logo Laminate # 2 Edge: EdgeGuard Edge Color: Black (001)

ITEM # 3 CAFETERIA SEATING LOGO UPCHARGE

1. Two (2) Model LOGO-UPCHARGE-59T0829120EL-S10 LOGO Laminate for 59T0829120EL-S10 - Logo Laminate # 2 Laminate: LOGO Laminate Choice: Logo Laminate # 2 Edge: EdgeGuard Edge Color: Black (001)

ITEM # 4 CAFETERIA SEATING

1. Two (2) Model 59T0829120EL-S10 10 Stool Table 29"H x 44"W x 120"L Wheelchair-Accessible Frame: Powdercoat Frame Color: Black Laminate: Adder Edge: EdgeGuard Edge Color: Black (001) Stool Color: Black *NOTE: Custom Logo Top: Logo Laminate # 2

ITEM # 5 CAFETERIA SEATING

1. Two (2) Model 60T23293012-S12 12 Stool Table 29"H x 30"W x 12’L Frame: Powdercoat Frame Color: Black Laminate: Adder Edge: EdgeGuard Edge Color: Black (001) Stool Color: Black *NOTE: Custom Logo Top: Logo Laminate # 1

ITEM # 6 CAFETERIA SEATING

1. Two (2) Model 60T23293012-S12 12 Stool Table 29"H x 30"W x 12’L Frame: Powdercoat Frame Color: Black Laminate: Group 1 Laminate Choice: Wilsonart Nori 13091-60 Edge: EdgeGuard Edge Color: Black (001) Stool Color: Black *NOTE: Seats to be attached at destination by others

ITEM # 7 CAFETERIA SEATING

Frame Color: Black Laminate: Group 1 Laminate Choice: Wilsonart Blackbird 5024-60 Edge: EdgeGuard Edge Color: Black (001) Stool Color: Hunter Green *NOTE: Seats to be attached at destination by others

ITEM # 8 CAFETERIA SEATING LOGO UPCHARGE

1. Two (2) Model LOGO-UPCHARGE-60T23293012-S12 LOGO Laminate for 60T23293012-S12 - Logo Laminate # 1 Laminate: LOGO Laminate Choice: Logo Laminate # 1 Edge: EdgeGuard Edge Color: Black (001)

ITEM # 9 CAFETERIA SEATING

1. Five (5) Model ATTGOFT292448 24" x 48" Rectangle Flip Top Standard Weight Aero T-Base Table w/ Built in Casters Base: Black (BLK) Edge: EdgeGuard Edge Color: Black (1) Laminate: Group 1 Laminate Selection: Wilsonart Nori 13091-60

ITEM # 10 CAFETERIA SEATING

1. Eight (8) Model BOOTH20-48FBB 48" Long mobile booth with folding seat and casters Bench: Fiberglass Fiberglass Choice (Bench): Obsidian (508) Back: Fiberglass Fiberglass Choice (Back): Steel Gray (150) Laminate: Group 1 Laminate Choice (Back): Wilsonart Battleship 5014-60 Base Color: Black (BLK) *NOTE: Black EdgeGuard

ITEM # 11 CAFETERIA SEATING

1. Eight (8) Model KUR.PURSE.4L.LAM Kurpie PURSE Chair Frame: Chrome-Standard Finish: Laminate Finish Front: Formica Black 909-42 Finish Back: Other (listed in notes) Sled Base: none *NOTE: Back: Wilsonart Nori 13091-60

ITEM # 12 CAFETERIA SEATING

1. Eighteen (18) Model KUR.VII.HOCKER.HB.SL.LAM Kurpie Hocker Half Back Bar Height Stool Frame: Chrome-Standard Finish: Laminate Finish Front: Formica Black 909-42 Finish Back: Other (listed in notes) Sled Base: Sled Base *NOTE: Back: Wilsonart Nori 13091-60

ITEM # 13 CAFETERIA SEATING

1. Four (4) Model RALLY-42-3651-EG-ST-BL-C Rally 4 seat 36" x 51" Top: EdgeGuard-EG Laminate: LOGO Laminate Selection: Logo Laminate # 3 Stool: Metal-ST Stool Color: Sparkle Silver Frame: Black-BL Casters/Glides: Casters-C ShelfKickPlate: none Power: none *NOTE: Custom Logo Top: Logo Laminate #3

ITEM # 14 CAFETERIA SEATING

Top: EdgeGuard-EG Laminate: Group 1 Laminate Selection: Wilsonart Nori 13091-60 Stool: Metal-ST Stool Color: Sparkle Silver Frame: Black-BL Casters/Glides: Casters-C ShelfKickPlate: none Power: none *NOTE: Black EdgeGuard

ITEM # 15 CAFETERIA SEATING

Laminate: Group 1 Laminate Selection: Wilsonart Nori 13091-60 Stool: Metal-ST Stool Color: Sparkle Silver Frame: Black-BL Casters/Glides: Casters-C ShelfKickPlate: none Power: none *NOTE: Black EdgeGuard

ITEM # 16 CAFETERIA SEATING

Base: Casters Top: Standard Laminate Edge: EdgeGuard EdgeColor: Black (1) Power: Power Adder *NOTE: Top: Wilsonart Battleship 5014-60 Sides: Wilsonart Battleship 5014-60 Outlet Port: Black

ITEM # 17 CAFETERIA SEATING

Base: Casters Top: Standard Laminate Edge: EdgeGuard EdgeColor: Black (1) Power: Power Adder *NOTE: Top: Wilsonart Battleship 5014-60 Sides: Wilsonart Battleship 5014-60 Outlet Port: Black

ITEM # 18 FREIGHT

ITEM # 19 HEATED CABINET, COUNTERTOP

ITEM # 20 REFRIGERATED WORKTOP

6-year parts & labor and 7 year compressor, standard. Visit www.traulsen.com for details

ITEM # 21 REACH-IN FREEZER

ITEM # 22 UNDERCOUNTER REFRIGERATOR

1. One (1) Model 1848NK4 Super Erecta® Shelf, wire, 48"W x 18"D, Metroseal™ Gray epoxy-coated corrosion-resistant finish with Microban® antimicrobial protection, plastic split sleeves are included with each shelf, NSF One (1) Model SW56K4 SmartWall Wall Track, 56", 12 gauge steel, Metroseal Gray epoxy-coated corrosion-resistant finish with Microban® antimicrobial protection; includes: hardware to join the track to another Two (2) Model SWU30K4 SmartWall Upright, 30", Metroseal Gray epoxy-coated corrosion-resistant finish with Microban® antimicrobial protection, slots for grids/shelf supports at 1-1/2" increments; 17 slots total; sold by the piece Two (2) Model SWS18K4 SmartWall Shelf Support, single, for 18" deep shelf, Metroseal Gray epoxy-coated corrosion-resistant finish with Microban® antimicrobial protection, actual dimensions (DxWxH 20-9/16" x 1-1/2" x 8-3/16"); compatible with Super Erecta® wire & solid shelves, MetroMax® Q, & MetroMax® i; (2) required per shelf One (1) Model GS1836K4 SmartWall Grid Shelf, 36"W x 18"D, with retaining edge, Metroseal Gray epoxy-coated corrosion-resistant finish with Microban® antimicrobial protection, NSF One (1) Model PBA-GSDK4 SmartWall Light-Duty Grid Shelf, 18-1/2"W x 9"D, Metroseal Gray epoxy-coated corrosion-resistant finish with Microban® antimicrobial protection, NSF One (1) Model WG2448K4 SmartWall Wire Grid, 48" x 24", Metroseal Gray epoxy-coated corrosion-resistant finish with Microban® antimicrobial protection, NSF Three (3) Model PGHK6K4 SmartWall Prong Hook, 6", Metroseal Gray epoxy-coated corrosion-resistant finish with Microban® antimicrobial protection One (1) Model H210K4 SmartWall Storage Basket, 17-3/8"W x 7-1/2"D x 5"H, Metroseal Gray epoxy-coated corrosion-resistant finish with Microban® antimicrobial protection, NSF One (1) Model H212K4 SmartWall Storage Basket, 17-3/8" x 7-1/2" x 10", Metroseal Gray epoxy-coated corrosion-resistant finish with Microban® antimicrobial protection, NSF

ITEM # 24 DIRECT WALL MOUNT SHELVING

Two (2) Model 1WD18K4 Direct Wall Mount Bracket, for 18"D Shelf, Metroseal Gray finish, NSF

ITEM # 25 COMBI OVEN - GAS

1. Two (2) Model No. ICC 6-FULL NG 208/240V 1 PH (LM200CG) (CC2GRRA.0000273) iCombi Classic® 6-Full Size Combi Oven, natural gas, (6) 18" x 26" sheet pan or (12) 12" x 20" steam pan or (6) 2/1 GN pan capacity, (3) stainless steel grids included, digital color display screen with push button control, (3) manual operating modes: steam, convection & combination, temperature range 85° to 572°F, (100) program slots, core temperature probe, retractable hand shower, 5-speed fan, (4) automatic cleaning programs, integrated care system, Ethernet interface, 106,500 BTU, 208/240v/60/1-ph, 0.9 kW, 6 ft. cord, CE, IPX5, cCSAus, NSF, ENERGY STAR®

Two (2) NOTE: All discounts subject to approval by manufacturer Two (2) 2 years parts and labor, 5 years steam generator warranty One (1) CAP Chef Assistance Program, a RATIONAL certified Chef conducts 4 hours/location specialized application training with personnel, no charge Two (2) 9999.2252 RCI RATIONAL Certified Installation, new certified installation for each table-top iCombi of a combi-duo, 100 miles (200 round-trip) included. (See attached installation flyer for details) THIS ITEM IS NON-DISCOUNTABLE, USA ONLY (NET)

ITEM # 26 GAS HOSE

ITEM # 27 INSTALLATION

1. Hobart Service in Grand Rapids to receive, deliver, install the Metro heated cabinet, Traulsen worktop, undercounter, reach-in, Metro shelving and Palmer Hamilton cafeteria furniture. This includes making all necessary final electrical connections as necessary. Hobart will meet the Palmer Hamilton furniture directly at the school and help unload and install on site

ITEM # 28 INSTALL SCOPE BY DEALER

BIDDING DEALER TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING ESTIMATE PER SCOPE OF WORK AS FOLLOWS:

1. Confirm all utilities prior to ordering with owner (electrical/plumbing work to be handled by school directly with other trades) to include:

a. Overall size/footprint

b. Electrical loads

c. Plumbing connections if required.

d. Rework to existing hood to make room for combi oven (work handled by school)

a. Receive, uncrate, deliver, and set in place ALL equipment items.

b. Remove and dispose of all protective wrapping.

c. Plug in to power lines and ensure proper operation of all applicable equipment.

d. Make final water, gas and electrical connections for combi oven and filter.

Not Included in the Scope of Work:

- Startup/Field Demonstration of Equipment (done by local factory representative)

EQUIPMENT TO BE REMOVED REFERENCE PICTURES:

END OF EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

FORM 4: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The undersigned hereby agrees that the Response to the RFP is a legal and binding offer and the undersigned, on behalf of its Firm, agrees to furnish and deliver the services in accordance with the terms, conditions and prices herein quoted.

Firm Name:

Signed By (no electronic):

Print Name:

Title:

Date:

Address:

Phone Number:

E-mail:

FORM 5: NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

STATE OF _____________

______________ COUNTY

The undersigned offeror or agent, being duly sworn on oath, says that he has not, nor has any other member, representative, or agent of the firm, company, corporation or partnership represented by him, entered into any combination, collusion or agreement with any person relative to the price to be offered by any person nor to prevent any person from making an offer nor to induce anyone to refrain from making an offer and that this offer is made without reference to another offer.

Offeror (Firm)

Signature of Offeror or Agent

Subscribed and sworn to before me this ________ day of _________________,____________

My Commission Expires: _________________

Notary Public

County of Residence __________________

Source: IC 5-22-16-6

FORM 6: HISTORICALLY, UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESS (HUB) CERTIFICATION

Proposing companies that have been certified as Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) entities are encouraged to indicate their HUB status when responding to this Proposal Invitation. The electronic catalogs will indicate HUB certifications for vendors that properly indicate and document their HUB certification on this form. Please submit a copy of your HUB Certificate with this form, if applicable.

_____ I certify that my company has been certified as a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) in the following categories: (Please check all that apply)

___Minority Owned Business

___Small Business

___Women Owned Business

____My company has NOT been certified as a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB)

Company Name

Signature of Authorized Company Official

FORM 7: CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBAREMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTERY EXCLUSION LOWER TIER COVERED TRANSACTIONS

This certification is required by the regulations implementing Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, 13 CFR Part 145. The regulations were published as Part VII of the May 26, 1988, Federal Register (pages19160-19211).

Copies of the regulations are available from local offices of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

(BEFORE COMPLETING CERTIFICATION, READ INSTRUCTIONS BELOW)

(1) The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for disbarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency.

(2) Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective primary participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.

Business Name:

By: _____________________________________ Name and Title of Authorized Representative

Signature of Authorized Representative

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERTIFICATION

By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective lower tier participant is providing the certification set out below.

The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.

The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

The terms "covered transaction," "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "lower tier covered transaction," "participant," "person," "primary covered transaction," "principal," "proposal," and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of the rules implementing Executive Order 12549. You may contact the person to which this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations (13CFR Part 145).

The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from…