CN1068N Commercial Ovens for Onslow County Schools

Onslow County Schools Purchasing Department has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) numbered CN1068N for commercial ovens to be utilized by the School Nutrition Department in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The procurement specifically seeks two double stack convection ovens with precise technical specifications, including electric power requirements of 208 volts, 50 amp, 3 phase, capability of holding 5-6 racks per oven, stainless steel construction, and 5" casters. The bid is scheduled to be returned by October 30, 2024, with an anticipated delivery timeline following the purchase date. The contract term extends from the award date through June 30, 2025, with no minimum or maximum volume guarantees. Vendors must be prepared to deliver equipment using lift gate or mechanical unloading equipment and comply with all specified federal and state regulations, including equal opportunity employment standards and Davis-Bacon Act provisions.

The procurement opportunity appears to be open to all qualifying vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with various operational requirements, including maintaining a tobacco-free environment and ensuring professional employee conduct. While no specific budget allocation is detailed in the documentation, Onslow County Schools reserves the right to adjust quantities based on available budgeted funds and may award the contract on either a split order or lump sum basis, depending on what is most advantageous to the school system. The procurement allows for potential price adjustments after 180 days and mandates that all materials and equipment must be new and current. Although a precise contract value is not specified, the procurement suggests flexibility in final contract determination based on the school district's assessment of vendor proposals and budgetary constraints.