Pender County Schools Child Nutrition Hot/Cold Serving Lines for Cafeteria

Pender County Schools (PCS) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of hot/cold serving lines and related equipment for their school cafeterias. PCS is seeking bids for a total of 22 utility counters in various lengths, each equipped with a hot/cold/freeze drop-in well, food shield, and customer-side tray slides. The bid response is due by October 17, 2024, and the items must be delivered by the specified date. PCS reserves the right to award the contract to a single overall bidder or make awards on an item-by-item basis. Bidders are required to provide unit pricing as well as lump sum pricing, and all shipping charges must be included in the bid price. PCS has a preference for recycled and environmentally-friendly products and packaging. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and most advantageous bidder based on factors such as price, quality, performance capabilities, and conformity to the specifications.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The document also does not provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB does not list a specific award value or budget range, but states that applicable sales tax will be added when the purchase order is issued.