Commercial Kitchen Equipment Parts

Cobb County School District (CCSD) is seeking vendors to provide commercial kitchen equipment parts for its Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) department through Invitation for Bid (IFB) B26072. The procurement aims to establish a contract with suppliers capable of providing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts for commercial cooking and refrigeration equipment across the district's 113 FNS kitchens. Vendors must be established businesses specializing in commercial kitchen equipment parts and submit a comprehensive list of manufacturers' parts they can supply. The solicitation requires vendors to offer a percentage discount off manufacturers' list prices, with parts to be delivered within three business days of order receipt, between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM ET, Monday through Friday, to the Kennesaw Warehouse and Maintenance Department. Key evaluation criteria include pricing, delivery capabilities, prompt payment discounts, and ability to meet technical specifications. Written questions are due by December 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, with responses posted by December 19, 2025, and bid responses must be submitted through the CCSD Euna Procurement Portal by January 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.

The solicitation does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must comply with Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act requirements, including E-Verify registration for contractors with employees or subcontractors. Respondents are required to provide company references, delivery and warehousing capabilities, and business background information. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating Commercial General Liability of at least $1 million, Commercial Auto Liability of at least $1 million, Umbrella Coverage of at least $2 million, Statutory Workers' Compensation, and Employer's Liability of at least $100,000, with CCSD named as an additional insured on all applicable policies. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the district reserves the right to award to multiple vendors with no guaranteed purchase quantities. Pricing must remain firm for one year from the award date, and CCSD retains discretion to renew or not renew the contract. The solicitation does not specify a precise contract value or budget range, indicating flexibility in potential procurement volume.