Refrigerated Truck for School Nutrition Program

Fayette County Public Schools in Georgia issued an RFQ on September 27, 2022, for a refrigerated truck to support the School Nutrition Program, with responses due October 24, 2022 at 10:00 AM ET. The procurement has resulted in a Declined to Award determination — no contract was awarded.

The scope calls for an approximately 24-foot box truck with diesel engine (or approved alternative), automatic transmission, dual power system operable without a commercial driver's license, side door with ramp access, rear roll-up or barn-style door with liftgate, backup camera with virtual guides, and backup alarm. The refrigeration unit must be Thermo-King or approved equivalent with in-cab monitoring capability, maintaining cooler temperatures at 41°F or lower and freezer temperatures at 10°F or lower; dual-zone control capability is optional. Delivery to LaFayette Educational Center in Fayetteville, Georgia, within a 20-mile radius was required.

The contract term ran from award issuance through December 31, 2022, with no renewal options. Contract continuation was subject to annual appropriation by the Fayette County Board of Education, with 30 days' written notice for cancellation due to non-appropriation.

Evaluation criteria included cost, warranty, service guarantees, past performance, cost of ownership analysis, business capabilities, delivery schedules, and manufacturer quality standards — not lowest price alone. Respondents were to submit cost proposals in line item format with variable costs and options, proposed vehicle and refrigeration unit specifications, and available warranties. Questions were due October 12, 2022, at 10:00 AM ET. Late submissions were marked non-responsive. No bidders' conference or site visit was conducted.