Commercial Kitchen Equipment

The County of Ottawa is conducting an Invitation to Bid (ITB 25-059) for commercial kitchen equipment to be used by the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office Corrections Division. The procurement specifically seeks five key equipment items: a Manitowoc IT0420 Indigo NXT Series ice machine, a ServIt 423ESTWOK electric steam table, a Hobart Legacy Planetary HL400C floor mixer, and a Blodgett DFG-100 gas convection oven. Contractors must provide comprehensive services including delivery, installation, and removal of the equipment. Qualified bidders must be licensed, insured, and possess a minimum of three years of experience in similar equipment procurement and installation. The bid requires all equipment to be new, with no alternate options accepted, and pricing must include all necessary components for full functionality. Key deadlines include questions due by July 15, 2025, and final bids due by 2:00 PM EST on July 31, 2025, with all equipment required to be on-site and operational by September 30, 2025.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must submit detailed pricing for equipment, delivery, installation, and removal, along with a comprehensive qualification statement that includes company location, years in business, and employee credentials. The county reserves the right to investigate contractor qualifications and will likely award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. While a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement is for the Ottawa County Jail located in West Olive, Michigan. Contractors will be expected to provide priority service, comply with safety and environmental regulations, and be prepared to notify the county of any potential manufacturer recalls. The bid emphasizes technical competence, reliability, and the ability to fully meet the specified equipment requirements for the corrections facility.