B6.02 - Award the Lowest Responsive, Responsible Bids Submitted by Multiple Vendors for Invitation to Bid (ITB) #19249-DST-VT Large Food Service Equipment (Business Services Division)
Invitation to Bid (ITB) #19249-DST-VT Large Food Service Equipment was issued in order to obtain firm fixed pricing from vendors for various items necessary for the operation of food service kitchens and cafes districtwide. Items purchased under this agreement include, but is not limited to, steam tables, ovens, ranges, cooling units, storage units and refrigerators.
This contract shall be awarded based on the lowest cost per item or groups of items, as specified in the bid. Due to constant changes in model numbers and equipment model upgrades, this bid is solicited annually. The recommendation has been reviewed by the General Manager of Student Nutrition Services. The term of this contract shall be for a 1-year period beginning May 13, 2020.
Large food service equipment is used in all Student Nutrition Services' kitchens and cafés for preparation, refrigeration, and storage of food service items throughout the district.
Contracts for large food service equipment have been approved by the Board and successfully implemented during previous years.
Upon approval we expect the vendors to provide awarded items according to the terms and conditions listed in the Bid. The awarded vendors are:
Beltram Tool Supply, Inc.
Edward Don & Company
International Restaurant Distributors, Inc.
Johnson-Lancaster Sales LLC
Strategic Equipment LLC
* Establish a strong foundation of financial stewardship
Award Invitation to Bid #19249-DST-VT Large Food Service Equipment
Corey A. Murphy, General Manager, Procurement Services, corey.murphy@sdhc.k12.fl.us, (813) 272-4374
Chris Farkas, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, chris.farkas@hcps.net, (813) 272-4004
Funds in the amount of $850,000 will be available in the Student Nutrition Services budget for these purchases.
Contract administration and evaluation is performed by the Project Manager (the "End User") and the Procurement Officer, who function as a team, by utilizing an online vendor performance report or via in-person reviews. The evaluation consists of an assessment of the vendor-provided goods and services, deliverables, and compliance with contractual requirements. The resulting data will support renewal decisions and/or alterations to a new agreement.