27-005P Purchase of Large Equipment for School Nutrition Program

Muscogee County School District is soliciting sealed bids under Invitation to Bid 27-005 for the purchase and installation of large commercial kitchen equipment for its School Nutrition Program, with written questions due October 30, 2026 and bids due November 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST. The solicitation carries no small business, minority-owned, or women-owned set-aside. Bids must be submitted by mail or hand delivery to the district's Purchasing Department, as electronic submissions are not accepted.

The scope covers 28 line items spanning reach-in refrigerators and freezers, pass-thru cabinets, ranges, convection steamers, combi ovens, tilting skillets, dishwashers, ice machines, milk coolers, pizza ovens, and vertical cutter/mixers. The quote sheet lists primary models with approved equal alternatives from brands including Traulsen, Vulcan, Blodgett, and Hobart, and vendors may submit alternate models that meet or exceed the stated specifications. Electric equipment is specified in 208V, 240V, and 480V configurations. The awardee must provide turnkey service: delivery, uncrating, utility connections, removal of old equipment, factory-authorized service contractor setup, performance checks, and training. Contractors must carry $2,000,000 general liability per occurrence, $1,000,000 automobile liability per accident, $500,000 employer's liability, and $2,000,000 umbrella coverage, with carriers rated A or better by AM Best and the district named as additional insured.

Equipment quantities vary by item, and the district reserves the right to order as needed. The contract period runs January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, with one-year renewals not to exceed three years total. No contract value is stated. Pricing must be firm and fixed for the full contract period and include purchasing, packing, delivery, installation, removal, and disposal, with the district exempt from state sales tax. Payment is Net 30 upon receipt, inspection, and acceptance. The award goes to the vendor or vendors offering the lowest delivered cost, provided all specifications and conditions are met. Answers to written questions will be posted by November 4, 2026.