Lunchroom ~ Tilt Skillet

Baconton Community Charter School is seeking to procure an Electric Tilting Skillet through a state and local contract opportunity covering Bacon County and Atlanta City in Georgia. The procurement focuses on acquiring a commercial-grade electric tilting skillet, with specifications detailing two available models: ELTS-30 (30-gallon) and ELTS-40 (40-gallon), manufactured by Crown/Middleby. The technical specifications outline comprehensive requirements including voltage options ranging from 208V to 415/240V, single and three-phase configurations, and NSF certification. The skillet must feature spring-assisted stainless steel covers, front hinged easy tilt pouring controls, and be constructed with 10-gauge 304 stainless steel with a heavy-duty welded frame. The procurement documents indicate precise operational parameters, with temperature control ranging from 160F to 445F, and specific electrical and dimensional requirements. The contract opportunity was posted on February 4, 2025, with proposal submissions due by February 14, 2025, providing potential vendors approximately ten days to prepare and submit their responses.

While no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents, the technical specifications suggest this is a specialized commercial equipment procurement with stringent performance requirements. The detailed specification sheet implies that only manufacturers or authorized distributors with specific technical capabilities can successfully meet the procurement requirements. The two available models (ELTS-30 and ELTS-40) offer different capacities and electrical specifications, with the 30-gallon model operating at 12kW and weighing 494 lbs, and the 40-gallon model operating at 18kW and weighing 575 lbs. Optional accessories including drain valves, correctional packages, pan carriers, steam pan inserts, and pantry rinse spray heads can be included. While no specific budget range is provided, the technical complexity and commercial-grade nature of the equipment suggest a substantial investment for the Baconton Community Charter School. The procurement appears focused on obtaining high-performance commercial kitchen equipment with precise technical specifications.