Steam Kettle

The State of Iowa, specifically the CDC Warehouse, is seeking competitive bids for Individual Serving Drink Mix that is Sugar Free and Fortified through a Request for Quote (RFQ) numbered 246-RFQ-1518-2025. The procurement opportunity was posted on January 21, 2025, with responses due by February 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM CST. The specific solicitation is for a Cleveland Direct Steam Tilting Kettle with an 80-gallon capacity, featuring a 2/3 steam jacket design, mounted on an open quad-leg base, constructed with 316 series stainless steel interior, and equipped with flanged feet and a steam control valve rated at 50 PSI. Additional required components include a hot and cold kettle filler with a 60" hose, though no lid is specified. The procurement requires delivery and installation at 1200 E Washington in Mount Pleasant, Iowa 52641, with site visits available by contacting the project coordinator. The commodity code for this procurement is 16500, covering Cafeteria and Kitchen Equipment, Commercial, and no specific prerequisites are required to submit a bid.

The procurement appears to have standard payment terms of Net 60 days, with the State of Iowa expressing a preference for utilizing its Purchasing Card Program (Pcard) when possible. Shipping is mandated as FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid. While the documentation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or specific vendor restrictions, the competitive bidding process suggests an open procurement approach. No incumbent vendors are listed, and no specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure are noted. The RFQ does not provide a specific budget range or total award value for the steam kettle procurement. Potential vendors should be prepared to offer competitive pricing and meet the detailed technical specifications outlined in the solicitation document, with an understanding that the lowest bid may not necessarily be selected.