Kitchen equipment

Yale Public Schools District is requesting proposals for kitchen equipment installation across three elementary school sites in Michigan, with sealed bids due October 15, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. to the Administration Building at 198 School Drive, Yale, MI 48097.

The scope comprises new kitchen equipment installation at Yale Elementary (200 School Drive, Yale), Avoca Elementary (8751 Willow Street, Avoca), and Farrell-Emmett Elementary (3300 Kinney Road, Emmett), including cash register stands, two-pan and three-pan cold serving counters, and five-pan hot serving counters. All equipment must be new, installed, and ready for immediate use; the successful bidder must remove old equipment and debris. Proposals must include complete brand names, model numbers, and specifications for each item, accompanied by manufacturer warranty information and descriptive documentation. American-made equipment is viewed favorably in evaluation.

Bids are sealed, and public opening occurs at proposal submission time on October 15. Site visits and design appointments are available by contacting JoAnne Faille at jfaille@ypsd.us. The contract is effective for the 2026-2027 school year. Prices must remain firm for 180 days from proposal opening and include all installation, assembly, transportation, and debris removal as a turnkey project. The District is tax-exempt; tax should not be included in proposals. Alternate proposals are welcomed and will be considered.

Evaluation criteria include purchase price, vendor reputation, quality, ability to meet District needs, total long-term cost, and past vendor relationships. Bidders must submit proposals on the District's provided bid form, including a Familial Disclosure Affidavit and an Affidavit of Compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act (Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012). The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, award to multiple vendors, and purchase additional equipment at the same or lower bid prices and conditions. Samples may be requested at no cost to the District.