Conveyor Style Kitchen Dishwasher + Installation

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay located in Lake County, is seeking bids for the procurement of a new electric conveyor style kitchen dishwasher. The Request for Bid (RFB) requires vendors to provide a Champion 44-PRO High Temperature Rack Conveyor Dishwashing Machine or an approved equivalent, with comprehensive delivery requirements including complete removal of the existing machine, freight, installation, and staff training. The procurement encompasses full replacement of the current kitchen dishwashing equipment at 56 Outer Drive, Silver Bay, MN 55614. Bidders are encouraged to conduct a pre-bid site visit to understand equipment placement requirements. Key submission deadlines include a bid response due date of August 15, 2024, at 10:00 AM Central Time through the SWIFT Supplier Portal, with a required machine delivery by September 30, 2024. The anticipated contract period spans from August 26, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on meeting technical specifications, pricing, delivery capabilities, and overall responsiveness to the RFB requirements.

The procurement opportunity includes specific set-aside preferences to promote diversity in state contracting. Targeted group businesses, including those owned by minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with substantial physical disabilities, will receive a 12% preference in bid evaluations. Economically disadvantaged and veteran-owned businesses are particularly encouraged to participate. Eligible DEED/DHS providers will receive an additional 6% preference. The estimated total contract value ranges between $35,000 and $45,000, covering the dishwasher unit, removal of existing equipment, installation, and staff training. No minimum order requirements are specified, and the contract includes standard invoicing, payment terms, and warranty provisions. Bidders must provide true and accurate information, obtain necessary approvals, and avoid conflicts of interest. The State of Minnesota is committed to an inclusive public procurement process that supports diverse business participation across various sectors.