Agenda Item
v. Extension (Renewal) Bid No. 20-26 Small Wares Equipment (Renewal Year 4 of 4) to Manning Brothers Food Equipment in the amount not to exceed $187,159.00 for SY 23-24
Summary: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the extension of Bid 20-26, Purchase of Small Wares Equipment Manning Brothers Food Equipment in the amount not to exceed $187,159.00 for SY 23-24. This request extends the agreement for Manning Brothers Food Equipment an additional year July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
Why: Manning Brothers Food Equipment provides appropriate portion control tools and kitchen cookware to assist DeKalb County School Nutrition Services in meeting federal nutrition standards. This enables School Nutrition Services (SNS) to provide reimbursable meals for DeKalb County students. The company maintains appropriate SNS portion control tools (spoodles, scoops, spoons, ladles, measuring cups and spoons) to ensure compliance with federal guidelines and industry standards.
Manning Brothers Food Equipment kitchen cookware meets the National Sanitation Foundation Standards (NSF). NSF is an independent, non-profit organization that certifies food service equipment and ensures it is designed and constructed in a way that promotes food safety.
At the beginning of each school year, School Nutrition Managers and Central Office personnel are provided an annual vendor complaint form (Quality Assurance Form). The form is used to evaluate vendor performance including accuracy and quality. This information is used to communicate with vendors, evaluate pricing, assess products, and monitor deliveries. This vendor’s performance met the assessment criteria.
Details: Due to excellent level of service provided by Manning Brothers Food Equipment, School Nutrition Services (SNS) request to extend Bid 20-26 for an additional year with the same terms and conditions as the original term contract from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
The National suppliers for Manning Brothers Food Equipment provide kitchen cookware for vendors throughout the State. The suppliers for Manning Brothers Food Equipment continue to invest in the future with
new materials, technologies, and innovative products to help enhance foodservice efficiency, safety and sustainability.
Bid 20-26 was initially approved by the Board July 8, 2019, in the amount not to exceed $150,000.00. Year 1 is the initial renewal year of the contract with the option of 4 renewals totaling 5 years. This is the fourth of 4 extensions allowed.
Manning Brothers Food Equipment
210 Sandy Creek Drive
Athens, GA 30607
Financial impact: There is no impact to the General Fund. School Nutrition Services is a self-supporting entity with revenue based on meal participation and supplemental sales. Funds will be paid from GL account
622.3100.561500.00062.8200.9990.8015.040.0000.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1470
Dr. Connie R. Walker, Executive Director of School Nutrition Services, Division of Operations, 678. 676.1780
Effective: Upon Board approval
Status: Approved by General Counsel