Alpine School District Nutrition Equipment Bid Spring 2026

Alpine School District (ASD), a Utah County public school district in the state of Utah, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB #ASD04162026KWR) to procure nutrition equipment for multiple school locations and the ASD Warehouse in Lindon, Utah. The procurement consists of two Groen HY-6G gas-fired pressureless steamers (rated for 4,500 feet elevation and requiring natural gas service), five Groen HY-6E electric pressureless steamers (208-volt, three-phase), and two Stero SD3T tall door-type dishwashers (208-volt, three-phase). All equipment must be delivered to designated school locations during warehouse delivery hours, with vendors responsible for all associated costs including shipping. The Groen HY-6G gas steamers feature 90,000 BTU maximum input with 6-pan capacity and automatic deliming capabilities; the Groen HY-6E electric steamers provide 18 kilowatts total power with similar 6-pan capacity and automatic deliming functions; and the Stero SD3T dishwashers deliver 58 racks per hour capacity with hot water sanitizing. Mandatory minimum requirements include compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, a minimum of five years in business, a two-year warranty for K-12 schools, and responsive and responsible bidder status. The IFB due date is April 16, 2026, with the posting date of April 2, 2026; all questions must be submitted through the U3P platform during the specified question and answer period, and pricing must remain valid for six months post-award. Awards will be made on a per-line-item basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and any damages or defects identified at delivery must be corrected at the vendor's expense.

The IFB contains no explicit set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting bidder types; however, the procurement is subject to federal compliance requirements under 2 CFR, including affirmative steps to ensure small and minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are considered for opportunities. All bidders must certify compliance with anti-boycott provisions under Utah Code Annotated 63G-27, confirm non-use of forced labor products, and verify that technology services do not originate from restricted foreign entities; vendors must also submit certifications regarding nondiscrimination, non-lobbying activities (Standard Form-LLL), and non-debarment status per the Excluded Parties List System in the System for Award Management. The procurement is partially funded by USDA resources, subjecting it to USDA nondiscrimination requirements and equal opportunity provider obligations. Vendors may propose equivalent product substitutions if detailed specifications demonstrate that alternative equipment meets or exceeds the performance of the specified Groen and Stero models; however, the specified makes and models are preferred. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The solicitation documents do not disclose specific budget ranges or award values, though the contract exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold of $150,000, triggering requirements for administrative, contractual, or legal remedies for contractor violations. Standard Terms and Conditions are non-negotiable, and any bid containing exceptions or additions will be rejected as non-responsive.