10812-20240404140712 Desoto Comm

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the DeSoto County School Board of Education in Mississippi to procure kitchen equipment for schools in the Desoto County and Holcomb CDP jurisdictions. The District is seeking unpriced bid proposals for a variety of kitchen equipment, including milk coolers, ice makers, convection ovens, steamers, and tilt skillets. The contract will cover delivery, pre-delivery services, warranty, and repair of the equipment. Vendors must have trained personnel within 250 miles to address warranty issues, and all equipment will be delivered and set in place at the schools. Shipping costs must be included in the bid price. Vendors must submit unpriced proposals by May 1, 2024 at 9:00 am CST, and the District will conduct a reverse auction on May 7, 2024 at 12:00 pm CST for approved bidders. The contract will expire on December 31, 2024.

The District will not be obligated to pay any legal fees or costs associated with the bid, and vendors must provide insurance coverage and complete a W-9 form. The District reserves the right to reduce or increase quantities based on funding availability. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no information is provided on incumbent vendors or current contractors. The budget range for this procurement is not specified.