Scotsman Counter-top Ice machine AUnit

The Department of Veterans Services/Ohio Veterans Home is soliciting quotes for the procurement of one Scotsman Meridia series countertop self-contained ice machine, specifically model HID312AX-1 (also known as HID312A-1), along with one set of KLP24-A legs and associated freight. The required equipment must be air-cooled, touch-free, and capable of dispensing both ice and water. Key technical specifications include AgION antimicrobial protection, an AquaPatrolPlus water filtration system, a 12-pound bin storage capacity, and a nugget ice production rate of 260 pounds per 24 hours. The unit must be NSF International certified for sanitation and food safety. This solicitation is strictly limited to Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) suppliers who are certified for UNSPSC code 23180000. The award decision will be based on the lowest price and the earliest possible delivery time. All submissions must be made via Ohio Buys, provided on company letterhead with all grid lines completed, and must include a filled-out Certification Statement and Affirmation and Disclosure Form. Bidders may claim preferences for Domestic Source End Products, Ohio-based businesses, or Veteran Friendly Business Enterprises by completing the required certification documentation. The contract is governed by the State of Ohio Standard Terms and Conditions, which mandate that deliverables be provided F.O.B. Destination/Pre-Paid/Allowed. Contractors must comply with strict data security requirements, including ensuring all contract data at rest resides within the contiguous United States and is encrypted using FIPS-validated algorithms. Additionally, contractors must warrant that they are not boycotting any jurisdiction with which the State of Ohio enjoys open trade, including Israel, and must maintain commercial insurance with a rating of at least A:VII from A.M. Best. Performance is contingent upon the availability of lawful appropriations and the issuance of an official State of Ohio Purchase Order.