Food Service Equipment & Supplies (Re-Bid)

Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive food service equipment and supplies through a competitive re-bid process (Bid #23/24-77ED). The procurement covers a wide range of commercial kitchen items including appliances, cookware, smallwares, and kitchen tools, with 35 distinct line items ranging from coffee makers and microwaves to potato mashers, mixing bowls, and measurement devices. The contract will run from the date of award through June 30, 2024, with bids due on October 24, 2023, at 3:00 PM. Vendors must submit a completed Cost Proposal Form in both paper and digital formats, providing detailed specifications and pricing for the listed items. Key requirements include being a certified reseller of the equipment, offering net pricing that includes delivery with no additional fees, and the ability to potentially adjust pricing during the contract period. Evaluation criteria appear to focus on comprehensive product offerings, competitive pricing, and the ability to meet the diverse equipment needs of the educational food service operations.

While the bid documents do not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, the solicitation allows for flexibility in procurement, including the potential use of New York State contracts, Suffolk County contracts, or other cooperative bid pricing. BOCES reserves the right to purchase items from alternative sources if necessary and requires vendors to provide usage reports detailing purchases upon request. The procurement does not specify a fixed budget range, with the cost proposal spreadsheet currently showing zero dollar amounts for the line items. Potential vendors include commercial restaurant supply companies such as Katom Restaurant Supply, Sam Tell & Son, Hubert Company, and Nasco, suggesting a competitive market for the contract. The bid structure indicates that Western Suffolk BOCES is seeking a comprehensive, flexible solution for equipping and supplying its food service operations, with the potential for contract extensions and ongoing collaborative procurement.