SNS_Mobile_Refrigerator_Price_Sheet_P_1.xlsx

The document is a pricing sheet for an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) issued by Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) for Student Nutrition Services (SNS), specifically solicitation 25152-ITQ-DST. The procurement seeks three mobile refrigerator cabinets, specifically the Cres Cor Model No. KCUA11 or equivalent KoldCube Hybrid Refrigerated Cabinets with dual power capabilities for indoor and outdoor use. These cabinets must accommodate up to twenty-two 12" x 20" steam table pans and feature specifications including a 38°F fixed thermostat, digital temperature display, rechargeable battery system, and heavy-duty all-terrain casters. The ITQ was released on April 21, 2025, with questions accepted until April 23, 2025, and bids due by April 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM through the VendorLink portal, with a required delivery timeline of 30 days after purchase order receipt.

The procurement is funded through USDA programs and encourages participation from small business enterprises, service-disabled veterans, minority-owned businesses, and women-owned businesses. Vendors can register with certification agencies including the City of Tampa, Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council, Hillsborough County, and the Women's Business Enterprise National Council. The contract is structured as a one-time purchase with pricing required to remain firm for at least one year. Bidders must complete mandatory federal forms including debarment certifications, drug-free workplace certifications, and lobbying disclosure documents, and comply with federal regulations such as Buy American provisions, equal employment opportunities, and civil rights requirements. HCPS reserves the right to reject non-compliant bids or negotiate terms if fewer than two responsive bids are received.