Tilting Braising Skillet

The Lenawee Intermediate School District (LISD) in Adrian, Michigan is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to supply one (1) Tilting Braising Skillet for its TECH Center Culinary Arts program. The equipment must match the functionality of a Vulcan VG40 Modular Gas Tilting Braising Pan, including a 40‑gallon capacity, 120,000 BTU/hr gas input, solid‑state temperature controls, manual tilting mechanism, and optional mobility casters and water fixture. Vendors may propose equivalent alternate brands, must submit detailed specifications, pricing for base and optional ancillary items, warranty information (including any extended warranties), and a delivery/installation plan to the LISD TECH Center (FOB). Proposals are due by 11:00 AM EST on October 30, 2026, and must be emailed to the Purchasing Director. The district offers a Michigan‑based business preference (up to 5 % or $10,000 discount). The award will be made at LISD’s discretion, and the winning vendor must not be debarred or suspended. • Required equipment: 40‑gal gas tilting braising skillet with specified dimensions and controls. • Optional accessories: casters, double pantry washdown hose with faucet/backflow preventer. • Must provide full warranty documentation and optional extended‑warranty options. • Delivery and installation must be completed at 1372 N. Main St., Adrian, MI; vendor assumes risk until acceptance. • Proposal must include compliance forms (Michigan‑business certification, familial disclosure, sanctions, debarred‑vendor, conflict‑of‑interest). • Michigan‑based vendors receive a price preference of the lesser of 5 % or $10,000. • No sales tax to be charged; LISD will provide tax‑exempt certificates.