Purchase and Replacement of Steam Kettle and Convention Steamer

Location:	Georgia
Posted:	Apr 8, 2026
Due:	Apr 14, 2026
Agency:	Gwinnett County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	73 - Food Preparation and Serving Equipment
Solicitation No:	IWQ 126388
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April 2, 2026

INFORMAL WRITTEN QUOTE

IWQ #126388

Gwinnett County is soliciting competitive informal written Quotes from qualified vendors for the Purchase

and Replacement of Steam Kettle and Convention Steamer for the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office.

Quotes should be typed or submitted in ink and returned to the Attention of Chelsey Ward, Purchasing

Associate III. Quotes should be received by 3:00 P.M. April 10, 2026 via email at

Chelsey.Ward@GwinnettCounty.com, by fax (770-822-8735), or sent to the Gwinnett County Financial

Services - Purchasing Division – 2nd Floor, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046.

Questions regarding quotes should be directed to Chelsey Ward, Purchasing Associate III, at

Chelsey.Ward@GwinnettCounty.com or by calling 770-822-7788, no later than 3:00 P.M. on April 7, 2026.

Quotes are legal and binding upon the bidder when submitted.

Gwinnett County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to its programs

or activities. Any requests for reasonable accommodations required by individuals to fully participate in any

open meeting, program or activity of Gwinnett County Government should be directed to the ADA

Coordinator at the Gwinnett County Justice and Administration Center, 770-822-8165.

Successful vendors will be required to meet insurance requirements. The Insurance Company should be

authorized to do business in Georgia by the Georgia Insurance Department and must have an A.M. Best

rating of A-10 or higher.

The written Quote documents supersede any verbal or written prior communications between the parties.

Award will be made to the vendor submitting the lowest responsive and responsible Quote. Gwinnett County

reserves the right to reject any or all Quotes, to waive technicalities, and to make an award deemed in its

best interest. Quotes may be split or awarded in entirety. Gwinnett County reserves the option to negotiate

terms, conditions, and pricing with the lowest responsive, responsible bidder(s) at its discretion.

We look forward to your quote and appreciate your interest in Gwinnett County.

Chelsey Ward, CPPB

Purchasing Associate III

The following pages should be returned with your quote:

Quote Schedule, Page 5

References, Page 6

E-Verify, Page 12

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I. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. The vendor will be delivering in an area where inmates are located. For this reason, all delivery

trucks will be searched.

2. Delivery and install appointments should be coordinated with the Sheriff’s Office. All deliveries are

to be between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday through Friday. Vendors are permitted a

30-minute grace period, after which the delivery and installation appointment may be subject to

rescheduling.

3. A warranty that carries a one (1) year minimum guarantee against parts and labor from the date of

acceptance and installation and includes 100% labor and materials coverage for at least one (1)

year.

4. Brand names used are to establish a standard of quality and to match existing equipment. If

necessary, a product list and specifications may be requested by Gwinnett County to determine

equivalency. Product details shall be provided upon request within five (5) days. Failure to provide

the requested information may result in the rejection of the bid.

5. Gwinnett County shall be the sole determinant of the acceptability of all approved equivalents.

II. SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS – CONVECTION STEAMER

1. Each convection steamer listed below must have the following for the requested equipment:

a. Must be Cleveland 36-CEM-16-48 Convection steamer or equivalent

b. Must be electric, 480 VAC, 3 phase, Amp 57.8

c. Must fit into 38”W x 35”D x 70”H space

d. Must be Two large compartments

e. Must be 16 pan capacity; 2 compartment; (8) 12x 20” x 2½” pan capacity per compartment

f. Instant Steam Standby Mode

g. Have an automatic generator drain at shutdown

h. Removal and proper disposal (removed from property) of one (1) existing Vulcan

convection steamer.

i. Purchase, delivery and installation of one (1) Cleveland 36-CEM-16-48 Convection steamer

or equivalent

j. Correctional Package

k. High Limit Pressure Safety Switch with 15 psi safety valve

l. The control housing must be constructed of stainless steel with a full access removable

panel.

m. Manufacture performance start up for new unit

n. Must be turnkey complete removal and disposal (removed from property) of existing

convection steamer and complete install of new convection steamer including all

modifications and attachments of electric, and plumbing. All costs must be included in

the unit price.

2. Unit should have the following:

a. 304 stainless steel cooking compartments

b. Audible and Visual Signals for completion and steam shut-off

c. 60 minute mechanical timer per compartment (if possible)

d. Heavy duty stainless steel base frame

e. NSF Certified 6’ Stainless Steel Legs with adjustable flanged feet for one inch level

adjustment

f. Water Filters

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III. SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS – STEAM KETTLE

1. Each steam kettle listed below must have the following for the requested equipment:

a. 100-gallon capacity, natural gas, 190,000 BTU, 2/3 steam jacket, 50 PSI

b. Floor mounted control supports, flanged feet (drive pin feet to floor)

c. Automatic electronic ignition – 120V/60Hz/1-ph/10 amps

d. 2” tangent draw off w/ drain strainer

e. Spring assisted, hinged cover

f. Removal and proper disposal (removed from property) of one (1) existing KGL100 steam

kettle

g. Purchase, delivery and installation of one (1) KGL100 steam kettle

h. Manufacturer performance start up for unit

i. Correctional package

j. Type 316 stain steel liner

k. If submitting an equivalent, new equipment must be compatible with existing equipment

(see photos below).

l. Must be turnkey complete removal and disposal of existing steam kettle and complete

install of new steam kettle including all modifications and attachments of electric,

plumbing, and HVAC. All costs must be included in the unit price.

2. Unit should have the following:

a. Front mounted combination Pressure/Vacuum Gauge

b. Single Swing faucet spout

c. Kettle accessory kit

d. Heat shield deflector

e. Measuring strip

* Please note location of new steam kettle will be the same as the existing steam kettle (see pictures

below). Vendors are responsible for considering existing condition and including all costs for the

removal and replacement of existing steam kettle.

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Installation area - view of clearance and hookups behind current steam kettle equipment.

Installation area - view of current steam kettle equipment.

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FAILURE TO RETURN THIS PAGE AS PART OF THE QUOTE DOCUMENT MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF QUOTE.

QUOTE SCHEDULE

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

TOTAL QTY. MANUF. NAME & NO. DELIVERY ARO

UNIT PRICE

TOTAL PRICE

Purchase and replacement (including disposal of

1 existing units) of Cleveland Range KGL100 or

approved equivalent, per attached specifications

Purchase and replacement (including disposal of

2. existing units) of Cleveland 36-CEM-16-48

Convection Steamer, per attached specifications

1 Each

Quote Total: $

NOTES:

1. Unit price MUST include ALL charges associated with this purchase, INCLUDING DELIVERY.

2. The awarded supplier(s) shall coordinate delivery with the department. Delivery required between 7:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. Monday - Friday.

3. The use of brand name is not for restrictive purposes or to limit competition, but to assist vendors in determining the standard of quality Gwinnett County is seeking. It is

understood that items matching or exceeding the quality level are also acceptable. Gwinnett County shall be the sole determinant of acceptability of all approved

equivalents. It is the vendor’s responsibility to prove equivalent products match or exceed the quality level of the product(s) specified. If product differs from description

above, vendor must supply specifications/cut sheets for the product being quoted prior to award.

4. If quoting equivalent, please provide specifications page(s).

Certification of Non-Collusion in Quote Preparation

Signature

Date

In compliance with the attached specifications and the instructions to bidders, the undersigned offers and agrees, within ninety (90) days of the date of quote opening,

to furnish any or all of the items upon which prices are quoted, at the price set opposite each item, delivered to the designated point(s) within the time specified in the

quote schedule. By submission of this quote, I understand that Gwinnett County uses Electronic Payments for remittance of goods and services. Vendors should

select their preferred method of electronic payment upon notice of award. For more information on electronic payments, please refer to the Electronic Payment

information in the instructions to vendors.

Legal Business Name

Complete Address

Does your company currently have a location within Gwinnett County? Yes No

Representative Signature

Printed Name

Telephone Number

Fax Number

E-mail Address

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