Kitchen Equipment Repair/Maintenance

The Watertown Public Schools is seeking qualified vendors to provide kitchen equipment repair and maintenance services for five school locations: John Trumbull Primary, Polk Elementary, Judson Elementary, Swift Middle, and Watertown High School. The scope of work includes the repair and maintenance of all food service equipment, including refrigeration, freezers, and hot equipment. Key deliverables include two preventive maintenance inspections per year at all five locations, a comprehensive maintenance plan with reporting and recommendations, and the provision of service histories upon request. The contract period runs from December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2027, with the district holding the option to extend the agreement for two additional years. Proposals will be evaluated based on cost (40 points), experience and qualifications (25 points), service response and availability (20 points), and the quality of the preventive maintenance plan (15 points). Vendors must be able to provide an initial response within four hours for emergency services that threaten meal service or food safety. Submission requirements include two copies of the proposal package, including a price proposal for labor rates, travel charges, and parts markup. The successful vendor must provide a W-9 and Certificate of Insurance prior to execution, maintain a drug-free workplace, and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and equal opportunity employment laws. The deadline for sealed bid submissions is November 20, 2026, by 11:00 AM.