CJCF CJCF Commercial Food Service Steamer

The Ohio Department of Youth Services has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Solicitation SRC0000026797, seeking a supplier to provide and install a commercial cooking steamer at the Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility. The procurement specifically requires a two-compartment commercial food service steamer with precise technical specifications, including 72M BTUs input per compartment, independent steam generators, and automatic water controls. Suppliers must submit comprehensive pricing for three distinct components: the commercial food service steamer unit, the installation kit, and the installation fee. The solicitation covers Putnam County and Cleveland City jurisdictions, with quotes due by January 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST. An optional site visit period is available between December 16-20, December 30-31, January 2-3, and January 6-7, though not mandatory. The contract is estimated to commence on January 17, 2025, with services to be performed during standard business hours of 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST. Award determination will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with all submitted quotes required to remain valid for a minimum of 60 days.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The procurement does not indicate any incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements beyond the steamer installation. While a specific budget range was not provided, the solicitation requires suppliers to guarantee proper installation and coordinate with the manufacturer for performance startup to validate warranty coverage. The supplier will be responsible for resolving any installation issues discovered during the initial startup process. The contract will be awarded through a competitive bidding process that emphasizes technical compliance, installation capability, and overall cost-effectiveness. The procurement is specifically focused on meeting the food service equipment needs of the Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility, with an emphasis on obtaining a high-quality, fully functional commercial steamer that meets the facility's operational requirements.