RFI - Bulk Milk Dispensers for School District

Marion County Public Works Department has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the procurement of Udderly Cold Milk Dispensers and Installation for a School District. The RFI seeks qualified individuals, firms, or consultants with expertise in delivering and installing four high-pressure CO2 regulated, wall-mounted, touchless or one-touch activated milk dispensers. These dispensers must be compatible with the school district's current milk supplier. The procurement is structured as a potential sole-source contract, with the county conducting market research to validate that these specific services are only available from Udderly Cold Milk Solutions. Responses were due by 1:00 PM on August 2, 2022, and the county will use this information to determine if a Sole Source Contract & Purchase Order can be awarded. The procurement objectives include efficient utilization of existing goods and leveraging remaining funds from a previous DEQ grant for Waste Reduction and Recycling. Key requirements include the school district's commitment to use the dispensers for a minimum of five years or return them to the county.

The RFI does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The document indicates that the county has remaining funds from a previous DEQ grant, suggesting potential budget constraints or funding sources. While no specific award value is mentioned, the procurement involves four milk dispensers and their installation. The county appears to be using existing grant funds, which may impact the total project budget. No incumbent vendors beyond Udderly Cold Milk Solutions are mentioned, and the RFI suggests this is a potentially unique procurement targeting a specific technological solution for milk dispensing in a school district. The procurement process includes public records and confidentiality requirements for respondents, indicating a structured approach to information gathering and potential contract award. The integration requirement centers on compatibility with the school district's current milk supplier and the specific technical specifications of the proposed milk dispensers.