Culinary Equipment for The OSU Institute of Technology in Okmulgee, OK

The Oklahoma A&M System issued a Request for Quote (RFQ Number OSUA&M-RFQ-000523-2019) for culinary equipment procurement specifically for the OSU Institute of Technology located in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. The solicitation sought commercial kitchen equipment, with commodity codes 48100000 and 48000000 covering service industry machinery, equipment, and supplies. The RFQ was open from August 21, 2018, at 3:00 PM CDT to September 7, 2018, at 3:00 PM CDT, with the intent to potentially award the contract to a single vendor or split the award among multiple vendors based on the University's best interests. Vendors were required to submit bids with applicable discounts, and the award would be made to the lowest and best bidder meeting all specified requirements. Key submission requirements included completing and uploading a Non-collusion Certificate and a Certificate of Compliance. The primary contact for this procurement was Brandon Cook, who could be reached at brandon.w.cook@okstate.edu or +1 405-744-6657.

The procurement did not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. Three vendors were ultimately listed as awarded: Cooks Direct, Curtis Restaurant Supply, and Douglas Food Stores Inc, indicating a potential multi-vendor award strategy. Payment terms were established at 0% 30, Net 30, suggesting standard payment conditions for institutional procurement. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the solicitation was for institutional food services equipment, implying a substantial procurement value. The procurement's scope suggests a comprehensive equipment replacement or upgrade for the culinary program at the OSU Institute of Technology, targeting institutional-grade kitchen equipment and supplies.