This contract awards the procurement of a comprehensive range of kitchen equipment for multiple K‑12 schools across Washington County, Maryland. The scope includes purchase, delivery, installation, and haul‑away of existing units for freezers, refrigerators, milk coolers, warmers, merchandisers, holding cabinets, convection ovens, and specialty items. Four vendors were selected to fulfill the various line‑items, each responsible for specific equipment families and associated services. The solicitation was competitively bid, with multiple vendors submitting proposals, and the final award reflects a multi‑vendor approach to meet the diverse equipment needs across elementary, middle, and high schools.
• Equipment categories span commercial‑grade freezers, reach‑in and roll‑in refrigerators, milk coolers of various crate sizes, warmers, merchandisers, and convection ovens.
• Contract includes installation and removal of existing equipment, with specific electrical (NEMA) and low‑watt requirements noted.
• The anticipated spend is substantial, likely exceeding two million dollars, reflecting a large‑scale district‑wide upgrade of food‑service facilities.