Combi Oven NMS

The Hazelwood School District in St. Louis County, Missouri, is soliciting bids for the procurement and replacement of two Alto-Shaam Model 7-20E PRO Prodigi Pro Combi Ovens/Steamers for North Middle School's Child Nutrition program. The procurement requires specific equipment with advanced features including Wi-Fi enabled controls, multiple cooking modes, and accompanying accessories like shelves and fry baskets. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Friday, August 15, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the school location, with bid proposals due Monday, August 25, 2025, by 11:00 a.m. CDT through the district's Bidnet online submission system. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation including E-Verify work authorization forms, MBE/WBE participation documentation, and detailed specifications for equipment installation. The installation will be handled by a local Alto-Shaam Authorized Service Agent, with the winning dealer responsible for removing existing equipment and verifying electrical specifications. Evaluation criteria will likely include compliance with USDA non-discrimination guidelines, Buy American provisions, and the ability to meet the specific technical requirements of the combi ovens.

The contract opportunity includes specific supplier diversity requirements, with mandated participation goals of 25% for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and 5% for Women Business Enterprises (WBEs). Vendors must be certified by specified agencies and complete required forms including HSD Form A (Subcontractor Utilization Form) and HSD Form B (Subcontractor Solicitation Form). Joint ventures are permitted, but only the portion of work managed by certified MBE/WBE firms can be counted toward diversity goals. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves replacing two commercial-grade combi ovens with associated installation services. Contractors must provide documentation demonstrating OSHA safety training for workers and comply with strict work authorization verification processes. The contract emphasizes transparency in subcontractor selection and requires detailed reporting on minority and women-owned business engagement throughout the procurement process.