Opportunity
Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #IFB-SEP-2026
Commercial Kitchen Holding Cabinets and Warmers Procurement for Southeast Polk Schools
Posted
June 12, 2026
Respond By
July 09, 2026
Identifier
IFB-SEP-2026
NAICS
423440
This opportunity involves the Southeast Polk Community School District's procurement of commercial kitchen holding cabinets and warmers for school food service operations. - Government Buyer: - Southeast Polk Community School District (via Iowa Department of Administrative Services) - OEMs and Vendors: - Metro (OEM for all requested equipment) - Products Requested: - Metro C5 3 Series Insulation Armour Heated Holding and Proofing Cabinet (Model C539-CDC-U) - Quantity: 1 - Features: Full height, clear Dutch doors, on wheels, universal slides, NEMA 5-20P plug, color red - Metro C5 3 Series Insulated Heated Holding and Proofing Cabinet (Model C535-MFC-4) - Quantity: 3 - Features: Half sized, clear door, on wheels, fixed wire slides, NEMA 5-20P plug - Metro HotBlox Countertop/Stacking Narrow 8-Pan Insulated Heated Holding Cabinet (Model HBCN8-AC-CT) - Quantity: 1 - Features: Half sized, narrow model, clear door, analog controls, on rubber feet, fixed wire slides, NEMA 5-15P plug - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No substitutions unless alternatives meet or exceed Metro's quality - All-or-nothing award; bids must include company quote, certifications, and pricing spreadsheet - 24-hour delivery notification required; delivery to SEP District Office - Possibility of case discounts affecting final quantities - All products must be delivered by the specified deadline for the 2026-2027 school year; this is a one-time purchase.
Description
Southeast Polk Schools is seeking to purchase holding cabinets and warmers for commercial kitchen operations. The solicitation requires vendors to submit bids using the attached bid form and include various certifications and compliance assurances. Deliveries must be made by August 14th, 2026, to the Southeast Polk District Office in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. The bid will be awarded based on an all or nothing/bottom line bid approach.