Nutrition Services Equipment

The School District of Springfield R‑12 is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to procure a range of nutrition‑services equipment for its K‑12 schools. The contract will cover delivery, installation, and warranty of items such as a gas countertop hotplate, equipment stand, gas connector hose, a double‑door reach‑in freezer, a blast chiller, commercial shelving units, and polycarbonate food storage boxes. All deliveries must be lift‑gate, inside the building, with a one‑week notice for site preparation. Bidders must be authorized dealers, provide required insurance (general liability, workers’ comp, pollution liability, etc.), complete federal work‑authorization affidavits, and submit required forms (Substitute W‑9 Plus, E‑Verify affidavit, felony conviction notification). The bid is firm‑fixed‑price, with a delivery window of 30–45 calendar days after order receipt, and a warranty of at least 7 years for major equipment. • Items: hotplate, stand, hose, freezer, blast chiller, shelving, storage boxes (total ~15 line items). • Delivery: lift‑gate, inside‑building, appointments required, 30–45 days lead time. • Warranty: minimum manufacturer warranty plus 7‑year parts & labor on major equipment. • Insurance: $1 M/$2 M general liability, workers’ comp, pollution liability, etc. • Mandatory forms: Substitute W‑9 Plus, Federal Work Authorization Affidavit, Felony Conviction Notification. • Bid submission: online via e‑bid system by 2:00 PM CT on 8 Oct 2026. • Evaluation: District may award by line, group, all or none; may use cooperative contracts.