GRO40 Food Service Equipment Repair

The City of Brockton/Brockton Public Schools (BPS) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for FY2024 Food Service Equipment Repair Services. The BPS is seeking a contractor to provide on-call equipment repair services and routine preventive maintenance for the school district's food service equipment. The contract term is from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and the estimated cost of services is not to exceed $50,000. Bids are due by April 28, 2023, at 10:00 AM, and the bids will be publicly opened and read on May 15, 2023, at 10:00 AM. Bidders must submit a 5% bid deposit, and the successful contractor will be required to provide a 50% payment bond. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest hourly rate for on-call services during normal business hours. Bidders must also provide evidence of at least 5 years' experience on similar projects and have a minimum of 5 licensed technicians on staff, with preference given to firms with experience in public school settings.

The IFB outlines the pricing terms, which include hourly rates for on-call services during normal business hours and after-hours, weekends, and holidays. The City of Brockton will not pay any travel charges, mileage, or other associated costs. Bidders may propose voluntary alternates, and the City reserves the right to provide or have the contractor supply materials. The contract is limited to a maximum of $50,000, and the contractor must comply with all applicable safety and OSHA training requirements. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond were mentioned, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors were listed.