B-2416AM Purchase & Installation of SNP Large Equipment

State and Local Contract Opportunity Summary

This state and local contract opportunity, posted by the state of Georgia for Crisp County, is for the Purchase & Installation of SNP Large Equipment. The procurement seeks to award suppliers for various kitchen equipment, including serving lines, merchandisers, dishwashers, refrigerators, hot food equipment, and stainless steel fabrication. The total amount to be spent is $2,600,000, and the contract term will be effective from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. Bids were due on November 8, 2023, and the awarded suppliers are Boelter and Owens Equipment Company. The bid included 64 line items across 8 groups, with each group requiring all items to be bid. Pricing, lead times, and manufacturer models were provided for the awarded items, and manufacturer equivalents were accepted.

While no minority-owned businesses were awarded, the bid notification process included 6 African American, 1 Asian American, and 10 Native American suppliers. The procurement was conducted through the Gwinnett County Public Schools' online Procurement site, and potential bidders were required to register within the Bonfire procurement portal to receive notices, download solicitation documents, and submit their responses.