Equipment Serving Line Winston Dowdell Academy

The Coweta County School System's School Nutrition Program has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #25-0007 for procurement of school nutrition serving line equipment specifically for Winston Dowdell Academy. The bid seeks four primary equipment items: a Utility Counter (ULS30), a Hot Food Counter (HLS60), a Cold Food Counter (CLS48), and a Cashier Stand (CS30), all featuring stainless steel tops, laminated wood panels, standard casters, and specific technical specifications including food shields and tray slides. The bid documents were released on October 23, 2025, with proposals due on November 10, 2025, at 2:30 PM. The contract period will run from November 25, 2025, to June 26, 2026, with potential extension options including up to three additional months at the same pricing and potential renewal for up to four additional 1-year terms by mutual agreement. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness and responsibility, with the School Food Authority (SFA) reserving the right to award to the lowest responsive bidder and to accept or reject any part of the bid. Bidders must guarantee firm pricing for 120 days from the contract award date and comply with federal and state regulations including Buy American provisions and equal employment opportunity requirements.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though standard federal and state equal opportunity guidelines apply. No incumbent vendors are explicitly identified in the documentation. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with work authorization verification and meet technical specifications for the serving line equipment. While no specific budget range is detailed, the bid allows for potential price adjustments based on market conditions. The procurement covers multiple equipment pieces with specific technical requirements, suggesting a comprehensive approach to updating school nutrition infrastructure. The contract opportunity is geographically specific to Dade County, Georgia, and is part of a broader school nutrition equipment upgrade initiative. The bid documents indicate flexibility in brand acceptance, with the addendum specifically noting Low Temp Industries as an acceptable alternate brand for serving line equipment, which provides potential vendors with some latitude in meeting the technical requirements.