Informal Quotes-Ice Maker/Dispenser

The City of Burleson, Texas, located in Johnson County, is soliciting informal quotes from qualified vendors for the purchase and installation of a single ice maker/dispenser unit. This procurement is for purchase only, with installation services included as part of the vendor's quoted scope of work. The unit must be capable of dispensing ice directly into bags or coolers for use by city field staff. Minimum specifications require the ice maker to produce 300-400 pounds of ice daily with a storage capacity of at least 180 pounds, feature touchless or lever-activated chute dispensing for dice or half-dice cube ice, and operate on standard 120V/20-amp electrical service with a maximum motor draw of 1.6 amps. The unit must meet dimensional constraints of 42 inches wide, 36 inches deep, and 82 inches high, with stainless steel or corrosion-resistant exterior construction and fingerprint-resistant coating. Required components include front-access maintenance panels, oversized drain pans, pre-filtration and fine filtration systems (5 micron and 0.5 micron recommended), and comprehensive warranty coverage including 5-year parts and labor on the evaporator, 5-year parts and 3-year labor on the compressor, and 3-year parts and labor on all remaining components. The quote submission deadline is December 3, 2025, with the opportunity posted on November 20, 2025. Optional features such as built-in water valves, programmable on/off cycles, and antimicrobial protection may be included in vendor proposals.

The solicitation documentation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preference programs that would limit vendor eligibility. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration is identified in the procurement materials. Budget parameters and award values are not disclosed in the available documentation. All work and vendor performance will be governed by the City of Burleson's standard terms and conditions as outlined in the resulting purchase order unless alternative contract methods or separate agreements are established during negotiations with the selected vendor.