RFP - Food Truck Upfitting

Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for food truck upfitting services, specifically seeking a vendor to comprehensively modify a newly purchased 20' 2023 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp MT55G food truck. The project's primary objective is to transform the vehicle into a functional mobile kitchen that will serve as an educational training tool for students interested in launching small businesses. Required deliverables include extensive truck modifications such as backup and curbside cameras, power infrastructure for additional appliances, custom shelving and cabinetry, an electric awning, a bulkhead wall with passage door, exterior TV, graphics and vehicle wrapping, and a PA/sound system. Proposals are due by May 17, 2023, at 3:00 PM, with the college planning to announce the intent to award by May 26, 2023. Evaluation criteria will likely include the upfitter's demonstrated experience, technical capabilities, proposed modifications, and comprehensive pricing breakdown. The contract period is structured for two years, with potential for up to three additional one-year renewals at the college's discretion.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Potential bidders must obtain prior written approval from SWOCC to subcontract any work, and must provide detailed information about subcontractors, including the scope of work, number of entities, work location, and warranty details. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, vendors are required to provide a detailed pricing breakdown for the upfitting services. The college has indicated openness to "add-alternate" options for certain features like aluminum wheels and an electric awning, suggesting flexibility in the procurement process. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the college has not predetermined specific specifications for elements like the point-of-sale system, leaving room for vendor innovation and proposal creativity. The procurement is specific to Coos County, Oregon, and represents an investment in culinary education and entrepreneurship training through the development of a fully equipped mobile kitchen.