Kitchen Cooking Equipment

The Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) is seeking a qualified vendor to supply, deliver, and optionally install a set of commercial kitchen‑cooking equipment for its K‑12 schools. The solicitation is a sealed Invitation for Bid (ITB) with award to the lowest responsive and responsible offer. The contract will be multi‑year (approximately five years) with fixed unit prices and a possible escalation clause. Vendors must meet detailed technical specifications, provide required insurance, and certify compliance with federal debarment, Iran divestment, non‑boycott, ADA, and other statutory requirements. Delivery is FOB destination, prepaid by the supplier, to the schools listed in the MNPS Nutrition Services location list. • Equipment items include Southbend double‑stack convection ovens (GS/25SC, PCE15S/SD), AcuTemp double‑stack steamers, Beverage Air milk boxes, and Cleveland tilt‑skillets (SGL30TR). • Quantities are modest (2‑15 units per item annually) but the contract may span five years, allowing for recurring orders and possible price adjustments. • Vendors must submit a completed cost spreadsheet (Exhibit A), certifications, insurance certificates, and all required forms via the MNPS iSupplier portal by the March 6, 2026 deadline.