SODC Commercial Electric Steam Kettle 6 Gallon

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD), on behalf of Southwest Ohio Developmental Center (SODC) in Batavia, Ohio, is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for one commercial-grade electric 6-gallon steam kettle to replace existing equipment in the facility's dietary kitchen. The equipment must meet specific minimum requirements including a 6-gallon capacity, electric 208 3-phase power supply, stainless steel construction, an operating temperature range of 145 to 260 degrees Fahrenheit, manual or automatic tilt capability with a self-locking tilting mechanism, an integrated pressure gauge, and a minimum height of 33 11/16 inches. Suppliers must submit electronically through the OhioBuys platform with quotes that include completion of an Item Grid, detailed proposal with complete model number and equipment identification, product pictures, warranty information, a completed Standard Affirmation and Disclosure Form, and a completed Contractor Information Form. The inquiry period runs through February 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., with quotes due by March 5, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., and project commencement expected within 30 days of contract award. Delivery must be made to the facility's dock at 4399 E. Bauman Lane, Batavia, Ohio 45103, during dock hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Award will be made to the bidder offering the most cost-effective solution, with quotes remaining valid for a minimum of 30 days. All suppliers must maintain necessary licenses, certifications, and registrations, and cost proposals must include all parts, labor, and fees associated with acquiring any necessary permits and engineering services.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are detailed in the solicitation documents, all contractors must complete the Contractor Information Form disclosing current employee information on a nationwide and Ohio-specific basis, women and minority workforce percentages, and DODD-certification status if applicable. Contractors must also comply with Executive Orders 2019-12D and 2022-02D by completing the Standard Affirmation and Disclosure Form, affirming compliance with prohibitions on offshore services, locating state data outside the United States, and purchasing goods or services from Russian institutions or companies. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation, and no specific budget range or award value is listed. All inquiries regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing through the OhioBuys website during the designated inquiry period; unauthorized direct communication with DODD staff may result in offeror ineligibility.