Commercial Gas Convection Food Steamer

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, on behalf of the Western Kentucky Veterans Center, is soliciting bids for the procurement of one Commercial Gas Convection Food Steamer through Request for Bid (RFB 758 2300000499). The specified equipment is a Crown Model GCX-2-36 with no substitutions permitted, featuring a gas-powered, 2-compartment convection steamer with 3 12"x20" pan capacity per compartment, 36" cabinet base, electronic ignition, automatic blowdown, and 60-minute timer per compartment, with an upgrade to 300,000 BTU capacity. Required qualifications include NSF and CSA certifications, 304 stainless steel exterior construction, boiler installation certification for the vendor, and responsibility for all permitting and installation coordination. The evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis with Price weighted at 95 points (lowest-priced bidder receiving maximum points with others evaluated proportionally), Delivery at 5 points, and Boiler Certification as a pass/fail requirement for a total of 100 points. Written questions from bidders are due March 3, 2023 at 10:00 AM ET, with the Commonwealth's response due March 7, 2023, and the solicitation closes on March 16, 2023 at 1:30 PM ET. All bid submissions must be made electronically through the Kentucky eProcurement system, with delivery required to Western Kentucky Veterans Center, 926 Veterans Drive, Hanson, Kentucky 42413, and quoted prices must be F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, excluding Federal Excise Tax and Kentucky Sales or Use Tax.

Kentucky resident bidders may receive reciprocal preference against nonresident bidders, and qualified bidders including Kentucky Correctional Industries, Kentucky Industries for the Blind, and qualified nonprofit agencies for individuals with severe disabilities may receive preference points. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in this solicitation, as this is a one-time purchase with no existing infrastructure requiring integration. The successful bidder must comply with all statutory requirements including tax registration, equal employment opportunity compliance, and must obtain and maintain commercial liability insurance with minimum limits of $2,000,000 general aggregate, $1,000,000 each occurrence, workers' compensation, and automobile liability coverage. The contract includes a penalty provision whereby one percent per day will be deducted from invoices for each day the vendor fails to meet the contracted delivery date. Instruction and operating manuals must be furnished with all equipment, and the Commonwealth reserves the right to inspect all supplies and services prior to acceptance. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation materials.