Alpine School District Nutrition Equipment Bid Fall 2025

The Alpine School District in Utah County is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for nutrition equipment procurement, specifically seeking to acquire five gas steamers, three electric steamers, and one braising pan for various district schools. The IFB, posted on October 22, 2025, with a bid submission deadline of November 6, 2025, aims to establish a contract with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Preferred equipment includes specific Groen models, with potential for equivalent substitutions that meet or exceed specified performance requirements. Vendors must deliver and install equipment at multiple school locations, including Orchard Elementary, Viewpoint Middle School, American Fork High School, and others, with responsibilities encompassing equipment placement and removal of existing units. The bid evaluation will be conducted on a per-line-item basis, with pricing required to include all associated costs such as shipping, and vendors must maintain price validity for up to six months after the award date.

The procurement opportunity has several vendor prerequisites and restrictions, including mandatory compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Vendors must certify they are not engaged in economic boycotts, do not provide forced labor products, and are not from restricted foreign entities. Electronic bid submissions are required through U3P (Utah's procurement platform), with strict communication protocols limiting vendor interactions to the designated procurement officer. The solicitation incorporates federal procurement standards from 2 CFR 200.318-326, which mandate steps to include small and minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive scope of work suggests a significant investment in nutrition equipment across multiple district schools. Vendors must also adhere to USDA nondiscrimination policies and federal requirements, including provisions related to equal employment opportunity and potential third-party reviews for certain procurements.