ITB 23-739 Commercial Dishwashers and Installation

Douglas County School District No. 4 in Roseburg, Oregon is conducting an Invitation to Bid (ITB 23-739) for the procurement and installation of commercial dishwashers across eight elementary and two middle school locations. The district is specifically seeking Hobart AM16 Tall, High Temperature, Door-Style Dishwashing Machines for elementary schools and Hobart CL44, High Temperature Rack Conveyor Dishwashing Machines for middle schools, or equivalent models. Bidders must conduct mandatory site inspections to assess installation requirements, with plumbers and electricians required to be licensed in Oregon. The procurement includes comprehensive services encompassing equipment cost, decommissioning of existing units, installation, parts, and labor. Key technical requirements include specific rinse water temperatures: 165°F for stationary rack, single temperature machines and 180°F for other machines, in compliance with Oregon health regulations. The bid response deadline is Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, with only hard copy submissions accepted. Evaluation criteria will focus on best overall value, with the district reserving the right to award all or part of the solicitation.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed in the documents. Bidders are required to provide their Construction Contractors Board (CCB) numbers for general, plumbing, and electrical work, indicating a need for comprehensive contractor qualifications. The current infrastructure involves replacing existing Hobart and Champion dishwashing units across multiple school sites, with specific voltage, phase, and model details provided for each location. While no precise budget range was specified, the district has indicated that funds have been appropriated for the project, though they reserve the right to cancel the solicitation if adequate funding is unavailable. The contract may potentially be extended to participating agencies, suggesting flexibility in the procurement approach. Bidders must hold their pricing for a minimum of 60 days, and the district intends to complete all work before students return to campuses, with the final completion date set for August 29, 2024.