Walk in Freezer

Baconton Community Charter School in Bacon County, Georgia is soliciting competitive bids for the procurement and installation of a commercial walk-in freezer system for its school nutrition program. The project scope encompasses three primary deliverables: (1) one pre-fabricated, modular walk-in freezer unit manufactured by Bally or approved equivalent, capable of maintaining operating temperatures between 0°F and -10°F with a digital temperature display; (2) complete shelving assemblies consisting of 31 individual Cambro Elements XTRA shelving units and accessories designed for extreme temperature environments ranging from -36°F to 190°F, with load capacities of 800 lbs. per shelf and 2,400 lbs. maximum per unit; and (3) professional assembly and installation services for all equipment and components. The freezer unit must feature foamed-in-place polyurethane insulation with minimum R-32 value compliance, white or light-colored corrosion-resistant interior and exterior finishes, an insulated vapor-tight ceiling, a self-closing insulated door with safety release mechanism and magnetic gasket, and a factory-matched refrigeration system utilizing EPA-approved refrigerant compliant with NSF Standard 7 and UL certifications. The bid submission deadline is February 5, 2026, with the original posting date of January 8, 2026. Required qualifications include manufacturer certification, ability to provide shop drawings and submittal documentation, compliance with Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes and the National Electrical Code, and capacity to coordinate delivery and installation at the Baconton location while protecting equipment from transport damage.

The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on bidder eligibility, suggesting this is an open competitive procurement available to qualified vendors regardless of organizational classification. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The specifications mandate that all equipment and materials meet or exceed specified standards, including NSF certification, UL approval for electrical components, ASTM E-84 fire hazard classifications with maximum flame spread ratings of 25, and Factory Mutual Approved insulation materials. Warranty requirements include a minimum one-year parts and labor warranty on the refrigeration system, a five-year compressor warranty on the freezer unit, a ten-year panel warranty on the walk-in structure against poor workmanship and defects, and a lifetime corrosion and rust warranty on the Cambro shelving units. The procurement documents do not explicitly state a budget range or estimated award value; however, interested vendors should request any clarifications or questions well in advance of the February 5, 2026 due date to ensure compliant bid submissions.