IWQ 129243, Purchase and Installations of Kitchen Equipment

Gwinnett County's Department of Financial Services is soliciting competitive quotes for the purchase and installation of kitchen equipment for the Department of Support Services through Informal Written Quote (IWQ) 129243. The primary deliverable is one unit of a Southbend ETP-10E-SB Electric Atmospheric Convection Steamer (or approved equivalent) featuring a stainless steel 2-compartment design, 24-inch width, 2 independent steam generators, floor standing with flanged feet, separate timer controls, and 208 volt/3 phase operation with Energy Star certification. All quoted prices must include delivery, installation, all necessary connections, removal of the old appliance, and a minimum one-year warranty. Delivery must be coordinated with the Lawrenceville Senior Center at 225 Benson Street, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046, generally scheduled after 3:00 P.M. to accommodate facility operations. Quotes must be received by 3:00 P.M. on April 24, 2026, submitted via email to jake.scarpone@gwinnettcounty.com or by mail to the Gwinnett County Financial Services – Purchasing Division. Questions regarding the solicitation must be directed to Jake Scarpone, Purchasing Associate III, by April 20, 2026, via email or telephone at 770-822-8722. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible quote, with Gwinnett County reserving the right to reject any or all quotes, waive technicalities, and award in whole or in part as deemed in its best interest.

There are no specific set-asides or restrictions limiting responses based on disadvantaged enterprise designations. However, vendors must comply with all applicable sections of the Americans with Disabilities Act, maintain a valid Gwinnett County occupation tax certificate if operating an office within the unincorporated area, and meet worker verification requirements under the Illegal Immigration Reform Enhancements for 2013 if the contract value exceeds $2,499.99. Gwinnett County is exempt from federal excise tax and Georgia sales tax, making vendors responsible for applicable taxes. Vendors quoting alternate products to the specified Southbend model must include detailed product specification sheets with their quote and clearly state lead time in the delivery schedule. No incumbent contractors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified in this solicitation. The solicitation does not provide an explicit budget range or award value; however, all pricing must reflect the complete cost of equipment, delivery, installation, and removal services.