Agenda Item
i. Bid Renewal ~ Bid 25-27 ~ Boelter, Culinary Depot (Chef's Depot), Douglas Equipment (Douglas Food Stores Inc.), Owens Equipment Company, Inc., and Sam Tell and Son Inc. ~ Renewal #1 of #4 (Not to Exceed $1,500,000)
Summary: Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the renewal of Bid 25-27 for School Nutrition Large Equipment to Boelter, Culinary Depot (Chef's Depot), Douglas Equipment (Douglas Food Stores Inc), Owens Equipment Company, Inc., Sam Tell and Son Inc., not to exceed $1,500,000. This request renews the bid award with the five vendors, for the purchase of large equipment for School Nutrition Services for an additional one (1) year term effective March 11, 2026 through March 10, 2027.
Why: To ensure DeKalb County School District (DCSD) School Nutrition Services (SNS) has appropriate large kitchen equipment to federal nutrition standards. This enables SNS to provide reimbursable meals for DeKalb County students. The vendor provides large kitchen equipment in accordance with specifications, scope, and ensures compliance with federal guidelines and industry standards.
Details: The award of Bid 25-27 was initially approved by the Board on March 10, 2025. The bid is an initial one (1) year base year with four (4), one (1) year renewal options.
School Nutrition Services (SNS) requests to renew Bid 25-27 for an additional year with the same terms and conditions as the original bid requirements. The renewal is effective March 11, 2026, through March 10, 2027. This request is the first of four (#1 of 4) optional one (1) year renewals allowed.
Large equipment provided by the following five vendors is delivered, installed, connected to utilities and tested by the vendor to and in the schools.
Boelter
225 Horizon Dr., Suwanee, GA 30024
Culinary Depot (Chef's Depot)
67 Route 59, Spring Valley, NY 10977
Douglas Equipment (Douglas Food Stores Inc.)
301 North Street, Bluefield, WV 24701
Owens Equipment Company, Inc.
305-Petty Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Sam Tell and Son Inc.
300 Smith St., Farmingdale, NY 11735
Financial impact: Funds will be paid from GL account 622.3100.573000.00062.8200.9990.8015.040.0000 in the amount not to exceed $1,500,000.
Contact: Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance & School Nutrition Services (SNS), 678-676-0270
Ms. Condus Shuman, Director of School Nutrition Services, Division of Finance & School Nutrition Services, 678-676-1772
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Pending Approval by the Office of Legal Affairs
Quote
11/13/2025
Project: From:
Dekalb County Schools ‐ ITB 25‐27 The Boelter Companies
‐ SNS Large Equipment ‐ FINAL Travis Lee ‐ Project Manager
225 Horizon Drive
Suwanee, GA 30024
Direct: (770) 767‐5642
Mobile: (770) 870‐4634
Main: (800) 282‐9949
Job Reference Number: 157749
As trade policy continues to evolve, proposed tariffs could affect the cost of certain goods
and materials. While the details of these tariffs are still being finalized, we are closely
monitoring the situation to assess any potential impact on our pricing. Prices are subject to
change as increases are passed along from manufactures and suppliers. Any price increases
incurred between the time of quote and acceptance will be reflected in an updated quote or will
be passed along.
Item Qty Description Sell Sell Total
Dekalb County Schools ‐ ITB 25‐27 ‐ Ini al: ______
SNS Large Equipment ‐ FINAL Page 1 of 7
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15 1 ea REFRIGERATED DISPLAY CASE, SLIDE IN COUNTER $15,003.41 $15,003.41
Structural Concepts Model No. NE4835RSSV
Reveal® Self‐Service Refrigerated Slide In Counter Case, 47‐
3/4"W, 35‐3/8"H (above counter) 54‐3/4"H (overall), Breeze‐E
(Type II) with EnergyWise self‐contained refrigeration, (3)
removable & adjustable clear glass shelving, LED top & shelf
lights, slide in base, glass ends, upper rear solid back panel,
coated coil, condensate pan, cETLus, ETL‐Sanitation
1 ea Boelter INSTALLATION Deliver, uncrate, set in place, make final
connections provided utilities are within 4', remove all debris and
remove existing equipment to a designated area onsite.
1 ea NOTE: If GFCI is required, a GFCI breaker MUST be used in lieu of a
GFCI receptacle
1 ea Warranty: 1 year parts & labor warranty, 5 year compressor
warranty, standard
1 ea HEIGHTNOTE2 Minimum of 19‐1/4" space required beneath
counter surface
Due to DOE regulations the maximum counter height on this
model is 30"
1 ea Refrigeration: Breeze‐E (Type II) self‐contained refrigeration, rear
access (R290) standard
1 ea Electrical Connection: 10' NEMA 6‐20P, 208‐240v/60/1‐ph straight
blade power cord, standard
1 ea Base Support: Adjustable, locking casters (self‐cont.), standard
1 ea Clean Sweep: None, standard
1 ea Interior Color: Powder coated SCC Standard Silversan Black (FDA
compliant)
1 ea Frame Exterior: Powder coated SCC Standard Silversan Black (FDA
compliant), standard
1 ea Left End Glass: Glass end, standard
1 ea Right End Glass: Glass end, standard
1 ea Rear Doors: None (solid back panel), standard
1 ea Lights: LED 3500K with frost lens, standard
1 ea Rear Vented Panel: None, standard
1 ea Removable clear acrylic security cover, locking
ITEM TOTAL: $15,003.41
Dekalb County Schools ‐ ITB 25‐27 ‐ Ini al: ______
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Item Qty Description Sell Sell Total
65 1 ea SERVING COUNTER, COLD FOOD $9,134.55 $9,134.55
Duke Manufacturing Model No. TCM‐32PG‐N7
Thurmaduke™ Cold Food Unit, mobile, 32"W x 32"D x 36"H, 16ga
stainless steel top, NSF 7 stainless steel mechanical cold pan, 8"
deep, 28‐1/2" x 21‐3/4" liner, 1" drain line & valve, paint grip steel
body & undershelf, 5" dia. swivel casters & brakes, R448a,
120v/60/1‐ph,6.14 amps, NEMA 5‐15P, cULus, UL EPH Classified
1 ea Boelter INSTALLATION Deliver, uncrate, set in place, make final
connections provided utilities are within 4', remove all debris and
remove existing equipment to a designated area onsite.
1 ea PH_PAINT Powder Coat color to be determined
1 ea ILD Internal Locking Device (on both ends), stainless steel pin &
latch line up device under countertop, per unit price (Note: Units
required to be portable)
1 ea SOLID‐HD‐2CU Tray Slide, customer's side, 32" W x 12‐1/4" D, solid
stainless steel, on hinged brackets, with (2) 1/8" die‐formed
rubbing tracks, & mounted 34" high (specify any special height)
1 ea TS540‐32 Thurmaduke™ Designer Sneeze Guard, 31‐3/4"W x 13"D x
18"H, self‐service style, painted end panels, 13" wide shelf & 1/4"
acrylic end guards, cULus, UL EPH Classified
1 ea SSS Stainless Steel Shelf, in lieu of standard painted steel
1 ea SSE Stainless Steel Ends, in lieu of standard painted steel
NOTE ‐ Factory Quote #0000981 Attached
ITEM TOTAL: $9,134.55
Dekalb County Schools ‐ ITB 25‐27 ‐ Ini al: ______
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11/13/2025
Item Qty Description Sell Sell Total
66 1 ea SERVING COUNTER, COLD FOOD $9,134.55 $9,134.55
Duke Manufacturing Model No. TCM‐32PG‐N7
Thurmaduke™ Cold Food Unit, mobile, 32"W x 32"D x 36"H, 16ga
stainless steel top, NSF 7 stainless steel mechanical cold pan, 8"
deep, 28‐1/2" x 21‐3/4" liner, 1" drain line & valve, paint grip steel
body & undershelf, 5" dia. swivel casters & brakes, R448a,
120v/60/1‐ph,6.14 amps, NEMA 5‐15P, cULus, UL EPH Classified
1 ea Boelter INSTALLATION Deliver, uncrate, set in place, make final
connections provided utilities are within 4', remove all debris and
remove existing equipment to a designated area onsite.
1 ea PH_PAINT Powder Coat color to be determined
1 ea ILD Internal Locking Device (on both ends), stainless steel pin &
latch line up device under countertop, per unit price (Note: Units
required to be portable)
1 ea SOLID‐HD‐2CU Tray Slide, customer's side, 32" W x 12‐1/4" D, solid
stainless steel, on hinged brackets, with (2) 1/8" die‐formed
rubbing tracks, & mounted 34" high (specify any special height)
1 ea TS540‐32 Thurmaduke™ Designer Sneeze Guard, 31‐3/4"W x 13"D x
18"H, self‐service style, painted end panels, 13" wide shelf & 1/4"
acrylic end guards, cULus, UL EPH Classified
1 ea SSS Stainless Steel Shelf, in lieu of standard painted steel
1 ea SSE Stainless Steel Ends, in lieu of standard painted steel
NOTE ‐ Factory Quote #0000981 Attached
ITEM TOTAL: $9,134.55
Dekalb County Schools ‐ ITB 25‐27 ‐ Ini al: ______
SNS Large Equipment ‐ FINAL Page 4 of 7
11/13/2025
Item Qty Description Sell Sell Total
67 1 ea SERVING COUNTER, COLD FOOD $10,166.77 $10,166.77
Duke Manufacturing Model No. TCM‐46PG‐N7
Thurmaduke™ Cold Food Unit, mobile, 46"W x 32"D x 36"H, 16ga
stainless steel top, NSF 7 stainless steel mechanical cold pan, 8"
deep, 42‐1/2" x 21‐3/4" liner, 1" drain line & valve, paint grip steel
body & undershelf, 5" dia. swivel casters & brakes, R448a,
120v/60/1‐ph, 6.78 amps, NEMA 5‐15P, cULus, UL EPH Classified
1 ea Boelter INSTALLATION Deliver, uncrate, set in place, make final
connections provided utilities are within 4', remove all debris and
remove existing equipment to a designated area onsite.
1 ea PH_PAINT Powder Coat color to be determined
1 ea ILD Internal Locking Device (on both ends), stainless steel pin &
latch line up device under countertop, per unit price (Note: Units
required to be portable)
1 ea SOLID‐HD‐3CU Tray Slide, customer's side, 46" W x 12‐1/4" D, solid
stainless steel, on hinged brackets, with (2) 1/8" die‐formed
rubbing tracks, & mounted 34" high (specify any special height)
1 ea TS540‐46 Thurmaduke™ Designer Sneeze Guard, 45‐3/4"W x 13"D x
18"H, self‐service style, painted end panels, 13" wide shelf & 1/4"
acrylic end guards, cULus, UL EPH Classified
1 ea SSS Stainless Steel Shelf, in lieu of standard painted steel
1 ea SSE Stainless Steel Ends, in lieu of standard painted steel
NOTE ‐ Factory Quote #0000981 Attached
ITEM TOTAL: $10,166.77
Dekalb County Schools ‐ ITB 25‐27 ‐ Ini al: ______
SNS Large Equipment ‐ FINAL Page 5 of 7
11/13/2025
Item Qty Description Sell Sell Total
68 1 ea SERVING COUNTER, COLD FOOD $10,166.77 $10,166.77
Duke Manufacturing Model No. TCM‐46PG‐N7
Thurmaduke™ Cold Food Unit, mobile, 46"W x 32"D x 36"H, 16ga
stainless steel top, NSF 7 stainless steel mechanical cold pan, 8"
deep, 42‐1/2" x 21‐3/4" liner, 1" drain line & valve, paint grip steel
body & undershelf, 5" dia. swivel casters & brakes, R448a,
120v/60/1‐ph, 6.78 amps, NEMA 5‐15P, cULus, UL EPH Classified
1 ea Boelter INSTALLATION Deliver, uncrate, set in place, make final
connections provided utilities are within 4', remove all debris and
remove existing equipment to a designated area onsite.
1 ea PH_PAINT Powder Coat color to be determined
1 ea ILD Internal Locking Device (on both ends), stainless steel pin &
latch line up device under countertop, per unit price (Note: Units
required to be portable)
1 ea SOLID‐HD‐3CU Tray Slide, customer's side, 46" W x 12‐1/4" D, solid
stainless steel, on hinged brackets, with (2) 1/8" die‐formed
rubbing tracks, & mounted 34" high (specify any special height)
1 ea TS540‐46 Thurmaduke™ Designer Sneeze Guard, 45‐3/4"W x 13"D x
18"H, self‐service style, painted end panels, 13" wide shelf & 1/4"
acrylic end guards, cULus, UL EPH Classified
1 ea SSS Stainless Steel Shelf, in lieu of standard painted steel
1 ea SSE Stainless Steel Ends, in lieu of standard painted steel
NOTE ‐ Factory Quote #0000981 Attached
ITEM TOTAL: $10,166.77
Dekalb County Schools ‐ ITB 25‐27 ‐ Ini al: ______
SNS Large Equipment ‐ FINAL Page 6 of 7
11/13/2025
Item Qty Description Sell Sell Total
72 1 ea SERVING COUNTER, COLD FOOD $12,840.38 $12,840.38
Duke Manufacturing Model No. TCM‐74PG‐N7
Thurmaduke™ Cold Food Unit, mobile, 74"W x 32"D x 36"H, 16ga
stainless steel top, NSF 7 stainless steel mechanical cold pan, 8"
deep, 70‐1/2" x 21‐3/4" liner, 1" drain line & valve, paint grip steel
body & undershelf, 5" dia. swivel casters & brakes, R448a,
120v/60/1‐ph, 6.78 amps, NEMA 5‐15P, cULus, UL EPH Classified
1 ea Boelter INSTALLATION Deliver, uncrate, set in place, make final
connections provided utilities are within 4', remove all debris and
remove existing equipment to a designated area onsite.
1 ea PH_PAINT Powder Coat color to be determined
1 ea ILD Internal Locking Device (on both ends), stainless steel pin &
latch line up device under countertop, per unit price (Note: Units
required to be portable)
1 ea SOLID‐HD‐5CU Tray Slide, customer's side, 74" W x 12‐1/4" D, solid
stainless steel, on hinged brackets, with (2) 1/8" die‐formed
rubbing tracks, & mounted 34" high (specify any special height)
1 ea TS540‐74 Thurmaduke™ Designer Sneeze Guard, 73‐3/4"W x 13"D x
18"H, self‐service style, painted end panels, 13" wide shelf & 1/4"
acrylic end guards, cULus, UL EPH Classified
1 ea SSS Stainless Steel Shelf, in lieu of standard painted steel
1 ea SSE Stainless Steel Ends, in lieu of standard painted steel
NOTE ‐ Factory Quote #0000981 Attached
ITEM TOTAL: $12,840.38
Subtotal $66,446.43
Total $66,446.43
Prices Good Until: 03/10/2027
Please note that sales and use tax rates are subject to change by the taxing jurisdictions in which we collect
tax. When this occurs we are required by law to collect from our customers at the new rates per the rules
provided by the taxing jurisdiction.
Acceptance: Date:
Printed Name:
Project Grand Total: $66,446.43
Dekalb County Schools ‐ ITB 25‐27 ‐ Ini al: ______
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