Hobart 20-Quart Heavy Duty Planetary Mixer or Equivalent

The State of Idaho's Division of Purchasing, specifically through the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS), is seeking procurement of a Hobart 20-Quart Heavy Duty Planetary Mixer or equivalent for State Hospital North (SHN) located in Orofino, Idaho. The solicitation, identified as RFQ405, targets a new mixer and attachments to replace worn kitchen equipment for food preparation purposes. The mixer must meet specific technical requirements, including NSF certification, a 1/2 HP or larger motor, gear-driven transmission, removable bowl guard, three fixed speeds, and compatibility with existing accessories. Quotes must be submitted through the IPRO system no later than 4:59:59 p.m. Mountain Time on 04/12/2024, with award to be made on an all-or-none basis to the responsive and responsible vendor offering the lowest cost. The required mixer must be delivered FOB Destination to SHN and include a one-year warranty on parts and labor. Mandatory technical specifications include a digital timer and standard accessory package, with the Department reserving the right to purchase additional related products under the resulting contract.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed in the procurement documents. The solicitation appears open to all qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications for the Hobart mixer. While no incumbent vendor was identified, the procurement documents indicate the State of Idaho will require a firm, fixed, definite quantity fee for the mixer. The contract will be jurisdiction-specific to Canyon County, with potential use across state agencies. Though a precise award value was not specified, the procurement suggests a targeted, specific purchase for State Hospital North's kitchen equipment replacement. The Department of Health and Welfare will be responsible for contract administration, with the ability to pay up to the total quoted amount for compliant products delivered. Vendors will be required to provide appropriate insurance documentation, including commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, and workers compensation coverage, with the State of Idaho and its agencies to be named as additional insureds.