Bid No. 18-063; Kitchen Equipment for Springfield Culinary Center; Center, Supply, Furnish, Install

The City of Springfield, Massachusetts, Department of Capital Asset Construction, in conjunction with the Springfield School Department, is seeking competitive bids for the purchase, supply, and installation of various kitchen equipment, appliances, and related fixtures for the new Springfield Culinary and Nutrition Center located at 70 Cadwell Drive. The estimated cost of the equipment is $5,300,000.00, and sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM EST on November 30, 2017, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. An optional site visit has been scheduled for November 17, 2017 at 10:00 AM. Bid forms and contract documents are available for pickup or by mail request. The bid requires a 5% bid security, and the City of Springfield has a 20% MWBE participation goal.

The Chief Procurement Officer reserves the right to waive any informalities and reject any or all bids in the public interest. Prevailing wage rates will apply whenever applicable. The City of Springfield has not listed any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this procurement, and the full award value is estimated at $5,300,000.00. The contract will require the successful bidder to integrate with any existing infrastructure or technology at the Springfield Culinary and Nutrition Center.