Furnishing, Delivery, and Installation of a Gas Convection Oven and Food Warmer

Middlesex County, New Jersey Office of the Purchasing Agent is soliciting bids for furnishing, delivery, and installation of a gas convection oven and food warmer at the Middlesex County Office of Adult Corrections & Youth Services, with electronic bids due September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via the Middlesex County Electronic Procurement Portal. The County has established a Qualified Business Enterprise Set-Aside Program with a collective goal of awarding 20% of contracts to minority, women, veteran, and small business enterprises; qualifying vendors must submit State of New Jersey certifications with their bids.

The scope includes removal and disposal of existing equipment, furnishing and installation of one Vulcan VC44GD double-deck natural gas convection oven (or equal) and one Vulcan VBP13ES mobile heated holding/transport institutional cabinet (or equal), with all required labor, materials, equipment, permits, and certificates. The convection oven requires two 50,000 BTU burners, NSF and Energy Star certifications, solid-state controls with electronic spark igniters, a 60-minute timer, five nickel-plated racks per oven, and stainless steel construction on 8-inch legs. The food warmer cabinet operates at 120-volt single-phase, 1500 watts, with stainless steel interior and exterior, and temperature range from ambient to 190 degrees Fahrenheit; dimensions are 27.25 inches wide by 33.25 inches deep by 59.75 inches high.

Award is based on lowest total lump sum bid; all prices are firm fixed with no price escalation, on F.O.B. destination basis, and include removal, delivery, installation, permits, licenses, and transportation. The contract commences the day after award and continues until all specifications are met, with a maximum duration of 30 days. Bidders must submit certificates of insurance with minimum $1,000,000 general liability coverage, W-9 form, debarment certification, statement of ownership, business registration certificate, and non-collusion affidavit. Bid opening will be livestreamed via Zoom. Personnel must be experienced in natural gas convection oven and food warmer installation.