Dishwasher for the Hyatt Regency at Orlando International Airport

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) has issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) 23-462-IFB for procuring and installing a new Hobart FT1000SE dishwasher at the Hyatt Regency located within Orlando International Airport. This procurement specifically requires a Hobart Authorized Installer to furnish and install the dishwasher with additional accessories on the facility's 4th floor, while also being responsible for removing the existing equipment and transporting it to GOAA's HBJ Warehouse at 7901 Dowden Road, Orlando, FL. Electronic bid responses will be accepted through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform until 11:00 AM local time on Monday, June 12, 2023, with a subsequent bid opening meeting scheduled via an online platform. The project must be completed during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM EST), with factory installation and start-up to be performed exclusively by Hobart. Pricing must remain firm through December 31, 2024, and the contract will be awarded to the responsible and responsive bidder submitting the lowest total bid.

The solicitation includes several mandatory certifications for potential bidders, including E-Verify compliance, drug-free workplace certification, and scrutinized companies certifications. Contractors must provide a forklift with a certified driver, remove and dispose of all debris, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. No alternate items will be considered, and bidders must bid on all items to be deemed responsive. The contract will result in a standard purchase order governed by Florida state law, with any legal proceedings to be conducted in Orange County. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned, the bid document includes provisions for contract termination if certification requirements are not met. The solicitation is specifically located within Orange County and Orlando City jurisdictions, targeting a specific equipment replacement and installation need for the Hyatt Regency's food service operations.