IFB Tilt Skillet 2025.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Coweta County School System School Nutrition Program (SFA) for equipment procurement for Jefferson Parkway Elementary and Smokey Road Middle School. The bid solicits a tilt skillet, gas-powered, 40-gallon capacity with specific technical requirements including manual tilt, solid state thermostat, electronic ignition, high-temp safety cut-off, removable pour strainer, and 304 stainless steel construction. The bid is set for two locations: East Coweta High School and Smokey Road Middle School. The bid was issued on October 23, 2025, with written questions due by October 30, 2025, and bids due on November 10, 2025, at 2:30 PM. The contract period is from 11/25 to 6/26, with potential extension options including a three-month extension and the possibility of renewal for up to four additional one-year terms based on vendor performance.

The bid specifies that all prices must remain firm for 120 days and can be subject to escalation/de-escalation adjustments based on market conditions verified through third-party publications like USDA Agricultural Marketing Service reports or Consumer Price Index changes. The SFA reserves the right to award a single contract or multiple contracts that best serve their interests. Bidders must comply with various federal regulations, including Buy American provisions, which require domestic product sourcing, and must provide documentation of food safety procedures like HACCP plans. The procurement is funded through the School Nutrition Program, and the successful bidder will be expected to provide warranties, maintain product quality, and potentially support other school districts through a piggyback agreement mechanism.