Floor Type Electric Tilt KettleBid Documents

The Indiana Veterans' Home, located in Tippecanoe County, is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of one floor-type electric tilt kettle with a 20-gallon capacity designed for institutional food service operations. The kettle must feature a 2/3 steam jacket design, lever-style tilting mechanism, anti-drip pour spout, IPX6 water protection controls, self-locking marine-style safety latch, reinforced rolled rim, six-inch stainless steel adjustable legs with rear flanged feet, and construction of stainless steel with a 316-series stainless steel liner rated at 50 PSI. Key operational specifications include solid-state temperature controls with variance less than 1°C across an operating range of 145°F to 260°F, LED indicators for heat cycle and low water status, rear-mounted pressure gauges, splash-proof element cover with double gasket seal, solid-state water level control, and electrical specifications of 208-240 volts, 60 Hz, 3-phase, 3-wire configuration with field rewritability for single-phase systems. The equipment must carry UL, CSA, CE, NSF, and ASME certifications and include a standard startup kit. Physical bids must be submitted to Rhonda Jaggers at RJaggers@ivh.in.gov or by fax to 765-497-8001 by May 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT; electronic bidding through the Supplier Portal is not permitted. Respondents must provide a 90-day warranty or manufacturer's standard warranty, whichever is longer, and quote prices in U.S. dollars only on a firm, fixed-price basis with F.O.B. destination terms.

This procurement establishes multiple compliance and preference requirements for respondents, including minority and women's business enterprise (MWBE) participation goals of 8% for minority participation and 11% for women participation, as well as 3% for Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business Enterprises (IVOSB), with supporting documentation required for all claimed preferences. Bidders may claim options for U.S. Manufactured Product Preference, Steel Products Preference, Indiana Business Preference, Indiana Manufactured Preference, recycled content products, and other state-specific preferences. Respondents must certify drug-free workplace compliance, verify employment eligibility through E-Verify, and maintain compliance with Indiana ethics requirements. Manual signatures are required for responses, and all payments must be made via electronic fund transfer unless a specific waiver is obtained from the Auditor of State. The solicitation documents do not specify the award value, budget range, incumbent vendors, or contract duration; however, the firm, fixed-price structure indicates that quoted prices will remain unchanged following award for the provision of this single kettle unit intended for the Pyle kitchen facility.