Elementary food service line

Hanover-Horton School District in Michigan is requesting proposals for a six-unit elementary food service line comprising mobile hot and cold serving counters, utility counters, and point-of-sale stations, with sealed bids due October 5, 2026 at 9:45 a.m. and public opening at 10:00 a.m. The district actively seeks participation from Minority and Women's Business Enterprises per federal requirements.

The scope covers stainless steel mobile serving line equipment: a 46-inch three-well mobile hot food serving counter; a 74-inch mobile utility counter with heated and lighted food guard; a 46-inch mobile cold food serving counter with double-deck food shield; a 30-inch mobile point-of-sale/cashier utility counter with left-hand tray slide; a 74-inch mobile cold food serving counter with sliding base doors; and a second 30-inch mobile point-of-sale/cashier utility counter with right-hand tray slide. All equipment must feature integrated locking mechanisms for interlocking assembly and adjustable food guards. Bidders may propose equivalent equipment with dimensional variations of up to plus or minus three inches in width or depth. Optional alternates include a 30-inch height alternative, extended solid surface countertop upgrades, waterless hot food well technology, and existing equipment removal services, all quoted as separate line items.

The procurement exceeds Michigan's statutory bid threshold of $31,321. Pricing is the primary evaluation factor; service and delivery timeline are secondary. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, though the district reserves the right to award in parts to multiple bidders if deemed in its best interest. A minimum two-year parts and labor warranty is required. Delivery and installation are required between March 26 and 30, 2027. Award is anticipated by October 16, 2026. Bids must be sealed, opaque envelopes with one original and two copies signed by an authorized representative. Optional pre-bid walkthroughs are available by appointment. Bidders must submit familial relationship disclosure, Iran Economic Sanctions Act certification, debarment and suspension certification, lobbying certification, Buy American certification, and Clean Air and Water Act compliance certification.