Purchase 5 pan natural gas steamer and 2 steamer stands

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Behavioral Health and Health Facilities, on behalf of the John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center in Fairmont, Mason County, seeks bids for a one-time purchase of kitchen equipment comprising one 5-pan natural gas counter top steamer and two steamer stands. The steamer must be a South Bend Model RG-24-5 or equivalent, constructed of stainless steel with capacity for five cafeteria pans, while the two steamer stands must be South Bend Model RL 28 or equivalent, measuring between 25" to 28" high and 24" to 30" wide. The vendor's deliverables include purchase, delivery, installation, and labor costs, with the requirement to install the new steamer on one stand and place an existing Lo Lo Brand steamer on the second stand, rendering both units customer-ready. The vendor must provide a one-year warranty on parts and labor, with delivery and installation required within 20 working days of purchase order receipt at 401 Guffey Street, Fairmont, West Virginia 26554. The Request for Quotations (RFQ) was issued on April 21, 2017, with a question submission deadline of April 28, 2017 at 12:00 PM and a response deadline of May 5, 2017 at 12:00 PM EST. Vendors may submit responses electronically through wvOASIS, by fax to Mark Lanham at 304-363-0263, or by mail or hand delivery to the facility. The award will be made to the vendor providing the lowest grand total price meeting all specifications, with no split awards considered.

This procurement does not specify any set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, women-owned businesses, minority-owned businesses, or veteran-owned businesses, though vendors may request residency-based preference through the Vendor Preference Certificate if eligible for 2.5% to 5% preference adjustments based on West Virginia residency and employment criteria. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is provided in the solicitation documents. Vendors must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, maintain proper registration with the West Virginia Purchasing Division, hold Commercial General Liability Insurance of at least $1,000,000.00, and execute a Purchasing Affidavit certifying they have no outstanding debts exceeding $1,000 to the state or related employers' compensation defaults. The procurement is partially or wholly federally funded, requiring compliance with 2 CFR 200 federal procurement provisions, including debarment and suspension screening through the System for Award Management and Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment certification for contracts exceeding $100,000. The solicitation documents do not provide an estimated award value or budget range for this equipment purchase.