Kitchen Equipment for Pro Start

Granite School District has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) DS21-014B for comprehensive kitchen equipment procurement for their ProStart program, located at 2500 S. State Street in Salt Lake City, Utah. The solicitation seeks competitive bids from qualified vendors to provide and deliver 31 specific kitchen equipment line items, including a double stack combi oven, ventless hoods, griddles, fryers, refrigerators, ovens, work tables, and hand sinks. Vendor participation is geographically restricted to those within 30 miles of the program location. The bid was opened on 10/14/2020 at 1:00 PM MDT and will close on 10/28/2020 at 10:00 AM MDT, with technical questions directed to Alan Rice, site visits coordinated through Laura Dieckmann, and bid questions managed by Debbie Smith. Vendors are required to provide detailed product specifications and documentation, with the school district reserving the right to determine bid acceptability. The procurement falls under commodity code 48100 for institutional food services equipment, and the school board is scheduled to review and potentially approve the purchase on November 10, 2020.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned. While the solicitation does not indicate a specific budget range, it covers a comprehensive suite of kitchen equipment for the ProStart program. The geographic restriction of vendors being within 30 miles of the specified location represents a notable limitation on potential bidders. The procurement is using US Dollars and is specifically targeting kitchen equipment for educational purposes. The school district will evaluate bids based on product specifications, proximity to the location, and overall suitability for the ProStart program's needs. The competitive nature of the bid suggests that pricing, technical compliance, and vendor capabilities will be key factors in determining the successful respondent.