School Nutrition Dishwasher Replacement

The Cherokee County School District (CCSD) in Georgia is soliciting proposals for a one-time commercial dishwasher replacement and installation project at Macedonia Elementary School through Request for Proposal SNDR-2026. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide a Champion Model 80 PROHD conveyor-type dishwasher (or equivalent brand approved by the district) with comprehensive installation and removal services. Deliverables include disconnection of the existing booster heater, removal and disposal of the current dishwasher, receipt and installation of new equipment, modification of existing dish tables with welding and finishing work, installation of stainless steel backsplash, and completion of all necessary electrical, plumbing, and venting components. The dishwasher must be a 44-inch single tank rack unit with 36-inch heavy-duty prewash capability, proportional rinse system, 209 racks per hour capacity, 100 gallons per hour water usage, 480-volt three-phase electrical connection with 21-kilowatt electric booster, and include a two-year parts and labor warranty with complimentary factory-authorized performance testing upon startup. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Euna Procurement Interactive portal by 9:00 a.m. on February 17, 2026, with questions due by 2:00 p.m. on February 10, 2026. Project installation must begin May 28, 2026, and be completed by June 26, 2026, with deliveries required between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with 24-hour advance notice and 72-hour scheduling requirement. Evaluation criteria allocate 35 points to price, 25 points to approach and scope of services, 20 points to project timeline, and 20 points to experience and past performance. Required qualifications include a current Georgia State Contractor's License, comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, employee fidelity insurance, cyber liability insurance, and documented business references demonstrating comparable project experience.

The RFP reflects CCSD's commitment to supporting small businesses, minority-owned firms, women's business enterprises, labor surplus area firms, and veteran-owned businesses, though no formal set-asides or restrictions limiting participation are established. Vendors must comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act and register with the federal E-Verify program if they will employ workers on the project. All proposers must submit certifications including a Non-Collusion Bidding Certification, USDA Debarment and Suspension Certification, Civil Rights Assurance Statement, and acknowledgement of guidelines for non-employees with limited access to students. Subcontractors may be utilized if documented with supporting insurance certificates, signed acknowledgements, and business references; primary contractors remain responsible for subcontractor compliance with all district requirements. No incumbent vendor or existing contractor is identified in the solicitation materials, and no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation. The contract involves a turnkey solution with firm pricing due for the complete project, and successful proposers must provide specifications, brochures, operating manuals, on-site training, and proof of one-year workmanship warranty and 30 months total equipment coverage. Payment will be made via ACH/EFT within thirty days following complete delivery, with potential penalties of one percent daily for late delivery exceeding two weeks from advised lead time.