RFB 24.002 Walk In Coolers for KSU Harold R. Benson Research Farm

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KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY REQUEST FOR BID (RFB) FOR WALK IN COOLERS FOR HAROLD R BENSON RESEARCH FARM RFB 24-002 Issue Date: December 13, 2023 Vendor Question Form Due: January 12, 2024 Closing Date and Time: January 18, 2024, 2:00 EST Issued by: Fran Pinkston Kentucky State University Academic Services Building (ASB), Suite 429E 400 East Main Street Frankfort, KY 40601 502-597-6434 Purchasing@kysu.edu Page 1 of 12 Section 1 Scope of Contract Kentucky State University issues this solicitation to establish a contract to provide two (2) walk-in coolers described in Section 2 (Bid Specifications). This equipment will be placed at the KSU (Kentucky State University) Harold R Benson Research and Demonstration Farm and used to store research and demonstration seed, feed, fruit, vegetables, soil samples and plant samples. Section 2 Bid Specifications Kentucky State University is seeking two (2) walk-in coolers, delivered, and installed, that shall meet the following specifications: • • • • • • • Two (2) floorless coolers, 4” urethane foam, 26ga Galvanized steel stucco embossed, Two (2) Outdoor cooler condensing units that includes liquid kit and defrost timer, scroll compressor, 122 MBTUH capacity 25 SSt, R04A, 230/1, MCA 15.0 AMP/MOPD 20.0 AMP Two (2) Cooler Evaporator with air defrost, 2 fans, 11.7.0 MBTUH Capacity at 10TD, 120V. 25F SST, R404A Two (2) Insulated entrance doors, wide enough for a pallet to fit through Supplier must include and provide disposal of old equipment and cooler units Supplier must include all accessories to ensure adequate power and function The units will be placed at the Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm 1525 Mills Lane, Frankfort KY 40601. Section 3 Purpose The purpose of this solicitation is to request vendor responses in order to provide the requested services under contract to the University as needed. Section 4 General This solicitation specifies requested items. It is not the intention of this solicitation to eliminate vendors or manufacturers of similar or equal equipment of the types specified. It should be noted, however, that these requested items are written around specific needs of Kentucky State University. The University reserves the right to consider bids non-responsive if they do not comply with the specifications contained herein. Section 5 Initial Contract Period The contract established from this solicitation shall be for the initial period of the date of contract award through June 30, 2024.