RFP 2026-01 - Child Nutrition Commercial Ovens

Corsicana Independent School District is requesting proposals for six commercial kitchen ovens for child nutrition operations across five facilities under RFP 2026-01, with proposals due October 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. CT. The District evaluates proposals on a 100-point rubric with purchase price weighted at 30 points, followed by warranty and technical support (15 points), quality and total long-term cost (10 points each), vendor reputation (10 points), and HUB status and Texas business presence (5 points each).

The scope comprises one oven each at Corsicana High School, Sam Houston, Carroll, and Fannin facilities, and two at Collins. Vendors must provide equipment, freight, delivery, inside installation, removal of existing equipment, and disposal as firm, fixed-price deliverables. Deliveries are restricted to Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The estimated contract value is $360,000 with payment terms Net 30.

The contract term runs from award through August 31, 2027, with one renewal option available. Site visits are available by appointment through Kim Prowell (kprowell@cisd.org, 903-641-1363) and must be completed before the proposal deadline. Questions are due October 5, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. CT. Public electronic opening and evaluation occur October 7–9, 2026, with anticipated award October 9.

All vendors must comply with USDA federal regulations, Texas state requirements including E-Verify and drug-free workplace provisions, provide certificates of insurance naming the District as additional insured, and submit IRS Form W-9, civil rights assurance, anti-lobbying disclosure, and criminal history background forms for on-site services. The District reserves the right to award to multiple vendors, waive informalities, and conduct negotiations or best-and-final requests. Funding derives from federal School Nutrition Programs or combined federal and state sources; the District makes no guarantee of funding continuance or purchase quantities.