Kitchen small equipment; RFQ#26-201

The Richmond County School System in Augusta, Georgia, issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) #26-201 on February 9, 2026, to procure kitchen small equipment and smallwares for distribution across all schools within the district on an as-needed basis. The solicitation seeks bids from food service equipment dealers capable of supplying a comprehensive range of kitchen equipment items, with the successful bidder expected to bid on at least 95% of the specified items. Deliverables include various kitchen equipment that will be ordered individually by each school and delivered to respective locations as directed, with the vendor required to complete all deliveries within six weeks of order placement. Key requirements include submission of sealed proposals to Dr. Malinda B. Cobb, Superintendent of Schools, at 864 Broad Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901, by March 11, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST, with samples for two specific items (#195 and #196) required by March 3, 2026. All questions and requests for clarification must be submitted in writing via email to Ms. Cecilia Perkins at perkice@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us by March 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The contract will commence May 1, 2026, and conclude April 30, 2027, with an option for renewal for one additional year at the same cost, terms, and conditions contingent upon mutual agreement. Required qualifications include E-Verify authorization, sex offender screening, debarment certification, drug-free workplace standards compliance, and adherence to USDA nondiscrimination provisions, with bid prices to be firm for the entire contract period and include all freight and delivery charges to each school location, excluding applicable federal and state sales taxes for the tax-exempt school system.

The Richmond County School System has not identified any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this procurement opportunity based on the available documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the solicitation materials. The document does not specify an award value or budget range for this contract. A one-year warranty covering defective materials, workmanship, or shipment damage is required from the successful vendor, or the manufacturer's standard warranty if longer. The school system reserves the right to reject any and all bids, request alternative products of comparable quality, require product samples prior to award, and seek other sources for items the awarded vendor cannot supply. Late bids will be automatically disqualified regardless of cause, and one vendor will be awarded the entire contract based on their ability to meet the specified requirements and deliver high-quality kitchen equipment and smallwares to support the district's food service operations.