RFQ 1-2025 WWCC SRSRB 40' reefer

This state and local contracting opportunity involves the procurement of 8x40ft High Cube Reefer Containers that can maintain -20 degrees Fahrenheit indefinitely. The containers must be electrically compatible with 3-Phase, 480 Volt, with a 30 Amp breaker, and have interior lighting. The containers are to be delivered to and unloaded at Lyons Ferry, Washington, prior to October 31st, if possible. The procurement is being conducted by Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) on behalf of the state of Washington and the jurisdictions of Whatcom County and Walla Walla County. Proposals are due by September 20, 2024, and the award is scheduled to be announced on September 30, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder whose proposal is deemed to be in the best interest of WWCC.

The RFQ includes provisions for small, diverse, or veteran-owned business participation, but there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFQ does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ also does not specify any award values or budget ranges, but it does state that the price must include Washington state sales tax of 8.9%.