On-Call Repair Services for Commercial Food Service Equipment

The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has issued Solicitation #23PSX0160 for On-Call Repair Services for Commercial Food Service Equipment, targeting client agency sites throughout the state and specifically within Hartford County. The procurement seeks authorized dealers or service centers of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) to provide repair and maintenance services for commercial kitchen equipment on an as-needed basis. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in servicing commercial food service equipment and be capable of responding to repair requests across various state agency locations. The solicitation requires vendors to submit comprehensive pricing schedules, references, and evidence of technical capabilities. Key evaluation criteria include pricing, conformity to specifications, past performance, and financial responsibility, with these factors considered in descending order of importance. The solicitation period runs from September 22, 2023, to October 16, 2023, with a vendor question and answer period ending on September 29, 2023, and answers to be posted as an addendum on October 5, 2023. Responses are due by 2:00 PM EDT on October 16, 2023, and will be subject to a public online opening with pricing becoming available within 24 hours of the submission deadline.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for micro-businesses and veteran-owned micro-businesses, offering a price preference of up to 10% for businesses with gross revenues under $3 million and up to 15% for veteran-owned micro-businesses. Respondents must comply with Connecticut General Statutes 31-57f regarding Standard Wage Rates and provide various certifications including consulting agreement disclosures, campaign contribution representations, and non-discrimination statements. While no specific incumbent vendors are identified, the contract will be awarded with free on board destination delivery terms and vendor-specified payment conditions. The solicitation does not specify a precise contract value or budget range, indicating the potential for flexible, as-needed service procurement. Contractors must also meet additional requirements such as disclosing any debarments, criminal convictions, or OSHA violations, and must be prepared to adhere to each client agency's security and property entrance policies. Electronic submissions are required through the CTsource online procurement system, with a focus on establishing a responsive and qualified repair service network for the state's commercial food service equipment.