Cold-Chain Equipment Supply & Management

The contract requires the provision and ongoing maintenance of refrigerated units, cold storage facilities, and temperature monitoring systems to ensure food safety throughout a 10-week market period. All equipment must be capable of maintaining strict temperature controls to preserve perishable goods and comply with applicable health and safety standards. The contractor is responsible for installation, daily operation, routine servicing, and immediate response to any equipment failures or temperature deviations to prevent spoilage or contamination. Temperature data must be continuously recorded and available for inspection, with real-time alerts to ensure prompt corrective action. This is a subcontract under the Housing & Community Development Department of the City of Toledo, classified under NAICS code 488510 for support activities for transportation. Responses are due by August 4, 2026, at 5:30 PM, and the work will be performed locally to support the City’s market operations. The contractor must demonstrate experience in cold chain logistics, proven reliability of equipment, and the ability to operate under time-sensitive conditions. All systems must be fully functional and compliant prior to the start of the market and remain operational without interruption for the entire duration.