Northeast Florida State Hospital Kitchen Equipment Replacement

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is soliciting bids for the replacement of kitchen equipment at the Northeast Florida State Hospital (NEFSH) in Baker County. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) seeking qualified vendors to supply new kitchen equipment, remove the old equipment, and install the new equipment. The required deliverables include ovens, ranges, steamers, tray lines, worktables, food processors, slicers, refrigerators, and other specified equipment. Key objectives are to upgrade the hospital's kitchen facilities and ensure proper installation and operation of the new equipment. Minimum vendor qualifications include financial responsibility and the ability to meet construction and safety requirements. The ITB has a bid submission deadline of December 1, 2022 and an anticipated award date of December 7, 2022, with a contract duration of 6 months and potential for renewal.

The ITB encourages participation from certified woman-, veteran-, and minority-owned small businesses. While no incumbent vendors are listed, the contract will be funded through state Fixed Capital Outlay (FCO) funds. The total estimated value of the contract is $372,601.73, as indicated in the Notice of Intent to Award. The ITB provides details on claiming trade secret protections and the process for filing any protests related to the award.