2026-100100-1027-School Nutrition Large Equipment

Henry County Schools, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, is soliciting bids for School Nutrition Department (SNUT) large equipment procurement through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 2026-100100-1027. The procurement specifically seeks three primary pieces of commercial kitchen equipment: a 25-gallon gas kettle, a two-door reach-in freezer (46.0 cubic feet), and a two-door reach-in cooler, with one unit requested for each category. The equipment must meet detailed technical specifications, including stainless steel construction, GreenGenius R290 Hydrocarbon refrigeration systems, specific electrical requirements, and comprehensive warranty coverage (three years parts and labor, with an additional four-year compressor parts warranty). The bid was posted on October 27, 2025, with proposals due by December 5, 2025, and contract implementation expected no later than January 15, 2026. Evaluation criteria will focus on lowest cost and inventory availability, with Henry County Schools reserving the right to award to multiple vendors and reject any or all bids.

Vendor qualifications include mandatory registration on the Bonfire Procurement Portal, compliance with USDA requirements, immigration verification, and civil rights assurances. Bidders must provide evidence of appropriate licensing, insurance, and federal work authorization, with general liability insurance requirements of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, vendors must complete multiple addenda, including non-collusion certification, immigration and security forms, and various compliance documents. The procurement is tax-exempt, with proposed prices required to include all charges for completing the work. Although a specific budget range was not disclosed, the solicitation covers multiple pieces of commercial kitchen equipment, suggesting a substantial procurement value for the school nutrition program. Vendors must select relevant commodity codes during registration and provide comprehensive documentation to be considered for the contract.