Commercial Kitchen Grade Equipment and Smallwares

The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has issued Solicitation Number 25PSX0093, an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Commercial Kitchen Grade Equipment and Smallwares intended for use by all Client Agencies. The procurement seeks to replace the previous contract 21PSX0002 and encompasses a comprehensive range of commercial-grade kitchen equipment, including cooking apparatus, refrigeration units, food preparation equipment, baking tools, serving trays/platters, smallwares, and storage solutions. The solicitation is open from May 22, 2025, at 7:00 AM EDT to June 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT, with clarification questions due by May 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM EDT. Award will be made to the lowest responsible qualified respondent based on multiple evaluation criteria, including pricing, conformity to specifications, past performance, and financial responsibility. Bidders must complete a detailed questionnaire covering company information, debarment status, criminal convictions, OSHA compliance, and provide three professional references, with the procurement to be conducted entirely online and pricing to be publicly viewable within 24 hours after the solicitation due date.

The solicitation includes potential price preferences for micro businesses, with up to 10% for micro businesses and up to 15% for veteran-owned micro businesses, subject to specific documentation requirements. Contractors will be required to extend contract pricing, terms, and conditions to political sub-divisions of the State, schools, and not-for-profit organizations. The contract will be subject to various state statutory requirements, including consulting agreement representations, campaign contribution certifications, and non-discrimination affirmations. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a significant potential contract value covering kitchen equipment across multiple state agencies. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with state regulations, provide comprehensive company information, and show capability to meet the extensive equipment procurement needs of Connecticut's client agencies. The contract appears designed to create a broad, flexible procurement vehicle for commercial kitchen equipment that can serve multiple governmental and institutional settings.