RFP 2026-01 - Child Nutrition Commercial Ovens

Corsicana Independent School District is soliciting proposals under RFP 2026-0001 for the procurement of six commercial kitchen ovens to be distributed across five school sites: Corsicana High School, Sam Houston, Carroll, Fannin, and Collins. The total contract value is 360,000 dollars with a term extending through August 31, 2027. The scope of work requires the vendor to provide the equipment, freight, inside delivery, certified installation and start-up, and the removal and disposal of old units. Bidders are mandated to conduct an onsite survey with an authorized technician before placing any orders. Proposals must be submitted electronically by October 7, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. The award will be granted to the responsive and responsible vendor with the highest total score, based on evaluation criteria including purchase price, vendor reputation, quality of goods, alignment with district needs, past relationship with the district, and HUB considerations. The contract adheres to USDA Code of Federal Regulations, including the Buy American provision, the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Act, and various civil rights and non-discrimination laws. Vendors must submit several mandatory documents, including a pricing table, conflict of interest form, and product recall procedures. All deliveries must be freight prepaid and FOB destination, with the district retaining the right to inspect goods for defects or specification compliance before acceptance.