Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #RFP-SEP-2026

Southeast Polk Community School District Solicits Bids for Commercial Kitchen Smallwares

The Southeast Polk Community School District is seeking bids for a comprehensive assortment of commercial kitchen smallwares to equip its school kitchens. - Government Buyer: - Southeast Polk Community School District (via Iowa Department of Administrative Services) - OEMs Referenced (for quality standards): - Vollrath - Rubbermaid - Cambro - Dexter - Channel Manufacturing - Carlisle - Unger - Products Requested: - Anti-fatigue rubber mats (9 units) - Stainless steel lids (various sizes, 121 units total) - Polypropylene and polycarbonate food storage containers and lids (multiple sizes, 54 units total) - Clear polycarbonate pans (various sizes, 27 units) - Absorbent towels and tea towels (120 units) - Bussing carts (Carlisle style, 5 units) - Steam table pans (4 units) - Sanitizing buckets (8 units) - Pot holders (terry/flame retardant and neoprene, 158 units) - Stainless steel teaspoons (50 units) - Dishwasher racks (various types, 11 units) - Vollrath dishers and spoodles (2 dishers, 14 spoodles) - Rubbermaid-style scoops (6 units) - Cambro H-Pan containers (20 units) - Vertical wire storage racks (2 units) - Dexter or equivalent knives (parings, boning, chef's; 18 units) - Measurement cups and pitchers (Camwear or equivalent, 4 units) - Mobile pan racks (Channel Manufacturing or similar, 3 units) - Food pan lids (10 units) - Equipment cart (1 unit) - Utility totes (3 units) - Ice blankets (6 units) - Salad bar tongs (24 units) - Digital food thermometers (6 units) - Kitchen shears (10 units) - Rubber spatula spoon scrapers (8 units) - Unger table mop frames, handles, and heads (8 frames/handles, 21 heads) - Cutting boards (4 units) - Commercial countertop spice rack (1 unit) - Notable Requirements: - Brand names are provided as quality benchmarks; equivalent products are acceptable if specifications are met or exceeded - All items must be delivered to the Southeast Polk District Office - Contract will be awarded on an all-or-nothing basis - Vendors must submit itemized pricing and required certifications - Strict delivery and notification protocols apply - Case discounts may be considered

Description

This solicitation is a request for bids for the purchase of general commercial kitchen smallwares products for the Southeast Polk Community School District Kitchens. The bid includes detailed specifications and quantities for various kitchen items such as mats, lids, containers, pans, towels, utensils, and other kitchen equipment. Vendors must submit price proposals using the attached bid form and include required certifications and documents. Deliveries must be made to the Southeast Polk District Office by August 14, 2026, with a 24-hour notification prior to delivery.

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