Metro Heated Cabinet for John Adams

Independent School District No. 535 in Olmsted County, Minnesota, is seeking competitive quotes for a Metro Heated Pass-Thru Holding Cabinet (Model C569-SDC-LPDC) for John Adams Middle School through Request for Quote (RFQ) #25001. The procurement requires a specialized food service equipment unit with specific technical requirements, including a Metro C5 6 Series cabinet featuring 2.5" high-density fiberglass insulation, type 304 stainless steel construction, top mount controls, analog thermometer, and four swivel casters with two brakes. Vendor responsibilities encompass comprehensive services such as delivery, uncrating, freight damage inspection, claim filing, installation, and operational testing. The cabinet must meet Energy Star, UL, CUL, and NSF listing requirements, with electrical specifications of 2000 Watts, 120 Volts, 60 Hz, single phase, and 16.7 Amps. The quote submission deadline is 10:00 AM on August 1, 2025, with the school district reserving the right to evaluate quotes based on factors beyond cost and maintaining no obligation to purchase. Alternate proposals require written submission with specification sheets seven days prior to bid opening.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Five vendors submitted bids for this opportunity: John Adams, ConServ Flag Company, Douglas Equipment, Horizon Equipment, and Trimark, with bid prices ranging from $7,605.00 to $9,667.55. Horizon Equipment submitted the lowest bid at $7,605.00 including shipping and handling, while Trimark offered $8,242.04 (including $588.50 for shipping/handling), and ConServ Flag Company presented the highest bid at $9,667.55. The total procurement budget appears to be around $9,700, with the anticipated award likely falling closer to the lower bid range of approximately $7,600 to $8,900. No incumbent vendor information or specific integration requirements were explicitly detailed in the procurement documents. The school district will evaluate submissions holistically, considering factors such as manufacturing quality, features, past experiences, and intended use beyond simple cost comparisons.