School Nutrition Serving Lines

The Cherokee County School District (CCSD) is soliciting proposals for a one-time school nutrition serving lines replacement project across three elementary schools: RM Moore, Sixes, and Holly Springs. The procurement involves comprehensive cafeteria serving line equipment replacement, including mobile tray stands, cold and hot food serving counters, ice cream units, milk coolers, and associated graphics packages. Proposers must provide detailed pricing for equipment, installation, freight, and warranty information, with specifications allowing for equivalent brand submissions utilizing R290 refrigerant. The evaluation criteria allocate 40 points to price, 25 points to service and support, 20 points to product availability and lead time, and 15 points to business references and history. Proposal submissions are due electronically through the Bonfire Interactive portal by January 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., with all questions to be submitted through the CCSD Bonfire Message Center by January 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Proposers must provide comprehensive documentation including business references, subcontractor information, immigration compliance forms, and civil rights assurances.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the documentation indicates support for small businesses, minority firms, and women's business enterprises through the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program. Vendors must comply with multiple regulatory requirements, including Buy American compliance, USDA food service standards, and immigration verification through E-Verify. Proposers are required to maintain substantial insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence general liability insurance and $3,000,000 cyber liability insurance. While specific award values are not detailed, the project involves equipment and installation across three schools, suggesting a significant capital investment. The district reserves the right to award contracts to multiple proposers and requires a minimum two-year workmanship warranty. Potential penalties include a 5% reduction in total delivered pricing for installation delays exceeding two weeks and potential removal from future district business for significant contract violations.