EFC - Mobile Kitchen

The State of Idaho, specifically the Idaho Division of Juvenile Corrections (IDJC), is seeking a one-time exemption from competition to procure a mobile kitchen, mobile dishwashing unit, and mobile storage unit for the Juvenile Correction Center in Nampa. The procurement is necessitated by an upcoming construction project that will render the existing kitchen unavailable after April 3, 2024. The agency received quotes from two vendors: U.S. Mobile Kitchens and Stewart's Mobile Concepts, with U.S. Mobile Kitchens providing the lower quote of $218,710. The Request for Quote (RFQ 275) outlines detailed specifications for the mobile units, including requirements for the mobile kitchen, mobile dishwashing unit, and potential storage unit. The procurement is time-sensitive, with the IDJC requesting a one-time exemption from the standard competitive bidding process due to the urgent timeline and imminent kitchen unavailability. The proposal was posted on February 8, 2024, with a response deadline of February 13, 2024, and the anticipated contract term is up to six months with possible extension.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendor information is explicitly detailed in the documents. The total procurement value is $218,710, based on the lowest quote from U.S. Mobile Kitchens. The Division of Purchasing is offering suppliers an opportunity to review the requested exemption and provide relevant information to support or contest the claim that a competitive process would be impractical or disadvantageous. The final decision on the exemption remains at the discretion of the Division of Purchasing Administrator. Insurance requirements will be standard, including commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, workers' compensation, and employer's liability insurance, with minimum coverage limits and additional insured provisions for the State of Idaho. Suppliers interested in providing input must submit information through the IPRO system or via email prior to the closing date and time.