Southaven The board approved multiple equipment procurements for the Child Nutrition Department Sept. 4 after staff presented results of reverse auctions conducted in late August.

Procurement staff recommended accepting the lowest and best bids for a range of items: double‑stack ovens, DVR systems for security, pass‑through refrigerators and holding equipment, ranges, steamers, and tilt skillets. The presenters identified vendors on the record: Singer Hotel Restaurant Supply for double‑stack ovens, pass‑throughs, ranges and tilt skillets; Cyber Technology Security for DVR systems; and Jackson Restaurant Supply (doing business as Jackson Restaurant Supply) for steamers.

Staff said reverse auctions were conducted on August 22 and August 26 for various items and recommended accepting the lowest responsive bids. After each recommendation the board moved, seconded and voted by voice; the chair called "Aye" and no opposition was recorded for each item.

Why it matters: Child Nutrition equipment purchases affect meal production capacity and kitchen safety. Approving these contracts lets the department replace or expand kitchen equipment ahead of school meal service needs.

Details: Items and record notes included:
- Double‑stack ovens: reverse auction Aug. 22; recommended vendor Singer Hotel Restaurant Supply.
- DVR systems: reverse auction Aug. 26; recommended vendor Cyber Technology Security.
- Pass‑through refrigerators and holding equipment: reverse auction Aug. 22; recommended vendor Singer Hotel Restaurant Supply.
- Ranges: reverse auction Aug. 25; recommended vendor Singer Hotel Restaurant Supply.
- Steamers: reverse auction (date given in staff memo); recommended vendor Jackson Restaurant Supply (DBA Jackson Restaurant Supply).
- Tilt skillets: reverse auction Aug. 26; recommended vendor Singer Hotel Restaurant Supply.

The board did not record dollar amounts, contract terms, or contingencies in the public motion statements; staff indicated recommendations based on the lowest and best bids.

Next steps: Staff will finalize purchase contracts and proceed with procurement and delivery. Any required budget approvals or purchase orders were not detailed in the public meeting comments.