Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine and Related Equipment

This state and local contract opportunity is being issued by East Carolina University (ECU), a state agency in North Carolina, to procure a soft serve, high volume ice cream floor machine and multi-flavor burst machine. The referenced items are Taylor Freezers or approved equivalents, to be delivered FOB Destination to Greenville, North Carolina. ECU is seeking qualified vendors to furnish, deliver, fully assemble and install, and provide training on the use of the equipment. The Request for Quote (RFQ) has a submission deadline of July 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, and ECU intends to award a contract to a single vendor for all line items. The bid price must include the total price for each item, shipping, delivery, handling, assembly, installation, training, and administrative fees. Vendors must be authorized resellers and provide warranty and maintenance coverage, as well as submit references, descriptive literature, and information on financial stability.

This RFQ includes HUB participation goals, and the option for North Carolina resident vendors to request an opportunity to price match the winning bid under Executive Order #50. There is no mention of any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor any listed incumbent vendors or current contractors. The RFQ does not provide any information on possible award values or budget ranges.