DISHWASHER

Clio Area Schools in Clio, Michigan is issuing a Request for Proposals for the procurement of foodservice equipment for Clio Intermediate School. The specific deliverables include one clean dishtable with disposer and pre-rinse faucet assembly (Eagle Group and InSinkErator brands), one ventless door-type dishwashing machine (Hobart AM16VLT-ADV-2 model), and one additional clean dishtable (Eagle Group model). Sealed proposals must be submitted by May 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT to the Clio Area School Business Office, with contract award anticipated by May 26, 2026, and installation completion required by August 1, 2026. Clarification requests must be submitted by May 20, 2026. Evaluation will be conducted on a 100-point scale, with points allocated as follows: Vendor Experience and References (15 points), Ability to Meet Project Scope and Timeline (10 points), Project Specifications (25 points), Fulfillment of Equipment Specifications (20 points), and Contract Charges and Fees (30 points). Respondents must submit eleven required forms including vendor experience and references, project scope and timeline, project specifications and bid tabulation, acknowledgement, non-collusion affidavit, HUB certification, debarment certification, federal funds certification, EPA compliance certification, familial relationship disclosure, and Iran economic sanctions compliance certification.

The school district emphasizes Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) and minority-owned business involvement and participation in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, requiring compliance with Buy American provisions and procurement of domestic commodities or products to the maximum extent practicable. No incumbent vendors are identified in the RFP. The successful bidder will invoice the school district upon project completion with payment terms of net forty-five days. The district reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive minor irregularities, and offerors have five business days to file a written notice of appeal following contract award. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the RFP documentation.