UGA Dining Services Rational Combi Ovens

The University of Georgia is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Rational Combi Ovens through a state procurement process governed by the State Purchasing Act. Specifically, the procurement seeks six-full size Rational Combi Ovens, Model Number ICP 6-FL ON PM 6-FULL E 480V 3 PH, with strict specifications that do not allow for substitutes or alternates. The procurement is focused on acquiring commercial kitchen equipment for dining services, with precise delivery requirements to Athens, Georgia. All pricing must comprehensively include product costs, shipping charges (FOB Destination), and meet all outlined specifications. The solicitation requires potential bidders to submit any questions through the official Questions function within the procurement system, with direct communication restricted to the University of Georgia Procurement Office. The contract will be awarded to the lowest, most responsive, and responsible supplier who meets all specifications and successfully negotiates contract terms. The RFQ was posted on July 11, 2025, with proposals due by July 18, 2025.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documentation. The solicitation appears to be open to standard commercial vendors capable of supplying the specified Rational Combi Ovens. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the procurement is specifically for the University of Georgia's dining services, suggesting potential integration with existing kitchen infrastructure. The RFQ does not provide a specific budget range or total award value, instead focusing on obtaining the precise equipment specifications at the most competitive pricing. The procurement is limited to the specified equipment with no indication of additional scope or supplementary services beyond the delivery of the combi ovens to the university's location in Athens, Georgia.