Various Kitchen Appliances

Mott Community College in Genesee County, Michigan, is conducting a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for various kitchen appliances to be used in the College's Coffee Beanery and Culinary Arts Institute through a funding grant procurement. The specific items being sought include a TurboChef Eco Stainless Steel Electric Countertop Rapid Cook Ventless Oven, Globe SG13-05 13" Heavy-Duty Advanced Manual Meat Slicer, Hobart N50 5 Qt. Bowl Lift Countertop Mixer, Sephra ICB 12lb Tabletop Chocolate Tempering Machine, and Solwave 1000W Stackable Commercial Microwave. The RFQ was issued on May 15, 2025, with quotes due by May 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, and all items must be delivered on or before June 30, 2025. Vendors are required to submit bids exclusively through BidNetDirect, provide an updated W-9, and include warranty information, lead times, and stock availability. The college will evaluate bids based on specification alignment, with the ability to award by line item and reserve the right to reject any or all bids.

The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, with the college emphasizing diversity and equal opportunity. Bidders must certify independent pricing and disclose any potential conflicts of interest. The college is part of multiple consortium agreements, including Omnia Partners, REMC, HPS, MiDeal, E&I, and Sourcewell, which may provide additional procurement flexibility. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests the college is seeking competitive pricing for these specialized kitchen appliances. Vendors are encouraged to propose alternative or comparable items, with detailed information and website links for any substitutions. The college operates with standard payment terms of Net 30 and maintains a tax-exempt status. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types were mentioned in the procurement documents.