Opportunity
Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #RFB-Walk-In Freezer Moravia CSD
Moravia CSD Solicits Bids for Commercial Walk-In Freezer Purchase and Installation
Posted
March 26, 2026
Respond By
April 22, 2026
Identifier
RFB-Walk-In Freezer Moravia CSD
NAICS
333415
Moravia Community School District (Moravia CSD) in Iowa is seeking bids for a commercial walk-in freezer for its School Nutrition Program. - Government Buyer: - Moravia Community School District (Superintendent Office) - Products and Services Requested: - One commercial walk-in cooler/freezer combo - Dimensions: 12' x 26' x 7.5', exterior slab installation - 4" thick modular insulation (polyurethane or extruded polystyrene) - Minimum R-25 (cooler) and R-32 (freezer) R-value compliance - 26-gauge stucco-embossed Galvalume or white-coated steel finish - Floor rated for 600-700 lbs/sq. ft. - Enhanced outdoor package for Iowa climate (rain roof, sloped foam barrier, heavy-duty rain hoods, low-ambient kit for -20°F operation) - Heavy-duty doors with safety features - Refrigeration system using A2L-compliant refrigerants (e.g., R-454A/C) to meet 2026 EPA mandates - Digital LED controls, air and electric defrost systems - Comprehensive warranties: 15-year structural, 1-year parts/labor, 5-year compressor - Delivery, installation, startup, testing, and warranty documentation - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; bidders must provide equipment specifications and model numbers - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with 2026 EPA refrigerant mandates (A2L-compliant) - Must meet USDA School Nutrition Program procurement regulations - Bids must include total cost, delivery timeline, warranty details, and references for similar installations - Project completion required by a mandatory deadline - Place of Performance: - Moravia Community School District, 505 N. Trussel, Moravia, IA 52571
Description
The Moravia Community School District is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase, delivery, and installation of one commercial walk-in freezer to be used in the District's School Nutrition Program. The freezer must meet specific structural, insulation, refrigeration, and safety specifications, including compliance with 2026 EPA refrigerant standards and Iowa climate requirements. Bids must include detailed equipment specifications, total cost, delivery timeline, warranty information, and references. The project completion date is mandatory by August 1, 2026.