School Nutrition Cooler and Freezer Replacements

The Cherokee County School District (CCSD) is soliciting proposals for a one-time project to replace walk-in coolers and freezers for its School Nutrition Department across four schools: Creekview Middle, Little River Elementary, Mountain Road Elementary, and RM Moore Elementary. The procurement seeks prefabricated, precision-formed, modular panel coolers and freezers designed for rapid field assembly. Proposers must submit their responses through the Euna Procurement (formerly Bonfire) Message Center, with all questions to be submitted through the platform's Message Center. The request for proposals (RFP) was posted on August 20, 2025, with proposals due by September 11, 2025. Qualified proposers must complete multiple required documents, including a Non-Collusion Certification, Debarment and Suspension Certification, Business Reference Form, and Subcontractor Form. Evaluation criteria appear to include compliance with technical specifications, which are detailed in separate attachments for each school's specific cooler and freezer requirements.

The RFP includes several compliance and regulatory requirements that may restrict or shape potential bidders, including Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance documentation and School Nutrition Civil Rights Assurance forms. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the extensive documentation suggests a comprehensive vetting process for potential contractors. Proposers must adhere to CCSD guidelines for non-employees with limited access to students and complete various administrative forms. The procurement appears to be focused on replacing existing refrigeration infrastructure with modern, modular cooling solutions for school nutrition facilities. Although a specific budget range is not provided in the available documents, the multi-school scope and detailed specifications suggest a significant capital investment for the district's school nutrition infrastructure upgrade.