Anderson School District Five is seeking bids for a new Norlake walk-in storage freezer for culinary services. The vendor will be responsible for all associated costs including labor, licenses, permits, insurance, and supplies. The successful contractor must be properly licensed and have at least five years of documented experience. The bid requires specific technical specifications for the walk-in freezer, including dimensions, materials, insulation, doors, lighting, and refrigeration systems. Delivery, uncrating, setting in place, and removal of packaging materials are included. Lead time must be included with the pricing response. Background checks are required for all employees working on district property.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline, but it does mention that delivery dates for each item should be included with the response and that all items must be furnished in accordance with the solicitation unless an extension is granted in writing.
The bid notice states that payment for goods and services received by the district will be processed in accordance with the Anderson School District Five Procurement Code. An invoice should be sent to Anderson School District Five at PO Box 439, Anderson, SC ****.
The bid notice specifies a 15-year panel warranty for defects in material and workmanship, and an 18-month parts and labor warranty for the refrigeration system from the date of manufacture, with an additional 5-year compressor warranty. The refrigeration installer also warrants their workmanship for 90 days. The vendor shall supply a guarantee for all workmanship for a period comparable to industry standards.
The bid notice states that the award may not be based solely on price. The final award will be made to the offeror who is found to be responsive and responsible and provides the best solution to meet the needs of the district.
The successful contractor shall be properly licensed and must have at least five years of documented experience. Bids shall be considered only from proposers who are regularly established in the business called for and who, in the judgment of the district, are financially responsible and able to show evidence of their reliability, ability, and experience.
The bid notice mentions liquidated damages of one hundred dollars (****) per day if the contractor fails to complete the contract within the established time limit, or at a later date authorized in writing by the director of procurement. In the event the successful contractor defaults, Anderson School District Five reserves the right to purchase services in default on the open market and charge the defaulting contractor for the difference in cost.
A site visit is available upon request.
Responders may be requested to submit samples of all manufactured articles required. Requested samples must be provided at the vendor's expense.
Any prospective bidder, offeror, contractor, or subcontractor who is aggrieved in connection with the intended award or award of a contract shall notify the district in writing within seven (7) business days of the award notice date. A protest must be in writing and submitted to Wess Grant, Chief Operating Officer CO Scott Orr, Director of Purchasing at 400 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC ****.
Failure to meet requirements such as submitting a minimum of three current references, providing required documentation, or having improperly requested preferences may result in disqualification. Ambiguous proposals may also be rejected.