Addendum: Two Combi Ovens and One Smoker

The Van Buren Intermediate School District in Lawrence, Michigan issued a sealed bid solicitation addendum for the procurement of kitchen equipment for the Van Buren ISD Technology Center. The District seeks to acquire two electric combi ovens, two gas-fired combi ovens, and one smoker unit, with sealed bids due on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. at the Van Buren Intermediate School District Business Office, 490 South Paw Paw Street, Lawrence, Michigan 49064. The electric combi ovens must meet specific technical specifications including 208v/60/3-ph voltage at 102.7 amps and 37.0 kW with dual voltage retrofit capability to 240v/60/3-ph, and must include ENERGY STAR certification. The gas-fired combi ovens must operate at 170,000 BTU with electrical support at 208v/60/1-ph and similar dual voltage retrofit capabilities. All combi ovens require built-in steam generators with tablet-based cleaning systems, core temperature probes, and Ethernet interfaces. Bidders must submit a completed bid proposal with separate line items for equipment, freight and delivery, and installation costs; an affidavit of bidder familial relationship; an affidavit of compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act; and warranty information. Bidders must also verify utility services with the District's maintenance department prior to placing equipment orders, and all bid quotes are guaranteed for 90 calendar days. Questions regarding the proposal should be directed to Patti Kenworthy at (269) 539-5311 or pkenworthy@vbisd.org.

The solicitation document does not identify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to disadvantaged enterprises or other organization types, nor does it reference any incumbent vendors or current contractors. No existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are specified in the addendum. The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities deemed in its best interest. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation for this procurement.