IFB #25-16-LB mobile kitchens

Cumberland County Public Library has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB #25-16-LB) seeking two comprehensive mobile kitchens designed to support culinary literacy and wellness programs. The procurement requires vendors to provide mobile kitchen units with specific technical specifications, including at least one induction cooktop burner, a sink with electric pump, an oven, a closed design for safe storage, lockable caster wheels, and electrical compatibility with 120 Volt/15 Amp standard 3-prong outlets. Bidders must submit a total cost proposal, a comprehensive list of included items, detailed specifications, information about educational programs, and warranty documentation. The bid submission deadline is January 17, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, with all proposals to be emailed to Heather Hall at hhall@cumberlandcountync.gov. Vendors may submit questions about the IFB until 5:00 PM on January 9, 2025. The award will be determined using the lowest responsive, responsible bidder method, with the County reserving the right to make separate awards or cancel the IFB if deemed advantageous.

The solicitation indicates that the contract may be funded partially or wholly with federal funds, which triggers compliance requirements including the Build America Buy America Act. This act mandates that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in the project must be produced in the United States. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, vendors should be prepared to meet federal procurement regulations. Optional components of the mobile kitchen units include basic kitchen tools and utensils, and liftgate delivery is required. Although a specific budget range is not provided, vendors should anticipate providing a comprehensive solution that meets the detailed technical and programmatic specifications outlined in the IFB. The procurement suggests the County is seeking a turnkey solution that not only provides mobile kitchen infrastructure but also supports broader educational and wellness programming objectives.