Dishmachine

Hillsdale Community Schools issued this Request for Proposals on July 23, 2019, for the procurement and installation of one industrial conveyor dishwasher at Davis Middle School located at 30 North West Street in Hillsdale, Michigan. The specified equipment is a Hobart Model CL44EN-BAS+ conveyor dishwasher with single electric tank heat, capable of processing 202 racks per hour and featuring insulated hinged doors, microprocessor controls, NSF pot and pan mode, and Energy Star rating. The scope of work includes installation of the new equipment and disposal of the existing dishwasher, with the successful contractor required to demonstrate a minimum of three years of previous experience in similar work and adequate manpower, equipment, and financial resources. The Hobart CL44EN equipment includes a standard one-year warranty covering parts, labor, and travel time during normal business hours. All bids must be submitted in strict accordance with specifications, with any exceptions or substitute offerings detailed in writing and accompanied by complete specifications; faxed bids are not acceptable. The deadline for questions and clarifications was set for August 1, 2019, with bids due by 1:00 p.m. EST on August 5, 2019. Bidders were invited to inspect the project site by appointment through Laura Call at 517-689-1342 prior to submission.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular types of organizations or disadvantaged enterprises. However, in cases where two bidders submit equal values, preference will be given to in-district bidders, providing a competitive advantage to local vendors. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is documented in the procurement materials. Hillsdale Community Schools reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive irregularities, and award the contract to the bidder considered to be in the best interest of the school district. The district also reserves the right to make moderate quantity alterations to conform to budget limitations and prohibits assignment, sale, or transfer of the contract award without written permission from the district. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the RFP documentation.