Food service equipment

Davison Community Schools in Genesee County, Michigan, is seeking sealed bids for the procurement and installation of food service equipment for Hahn Intermediate School's kitchen, with bid submissions due on February 24, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. local time. The procurement involves comprehensive kitchen equipment, including Velocity RS-2 serving line units with specific technical specifications such as LED lighting, stainless steel tray slides, and varying power requirements ranging from 120V/7.3A to 120V/31.6A. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site walkthrough is scheduled for February 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the Hahn Intermediate School located at 500 S. Dayton, Davison, MI. Bidders are required to include all transportation, installation, set-up, and handling costs in their quotation, comply with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements, and submit expected equipment lead times. The district reserves the right to evaluate bids within a 30-day period after opening, with the ability to accept or reject any submissions and waive potential bidding irregularities.

Participation in this contract opportunity is restricted to prime bidders who must complete additional compliance documentation, including the Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification and a Familial Disclosure Form. Potential vendors must certify they are not an "Iran Linked Business" and disclose any familial relationships with school board members or the superintendent. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, bidders should anticipate comprehensive costs associated with equipment procurement, which includes eight serving line units with varied configurations ranging from 28" to 60" in width. Contractors submitting false certifications may face significant penalties, including potential three-year debarment from future bidding and civil penalties up to $250,000 or twice the contract value. The equipment specifications indicate a black base finish with Nevamar S6053 Jett Black color, and the district will retain inspection rights upon equipment delivery, with a required 14-day equipment warranty period.