10-Vendors Bid Response Checklist.pdf

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Ice Cream Novelties
Solicitation number
2026-05
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Gregg County, Texas

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This is a Bid Response Checklist document provided by the Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative (MRPC) to guide vendors submitting proposals for a food procurement opportunity. The checklist is designed to assist bidders in preparing comprehensive and compliant bid submissions by clearly delineating required documents, reference materials, and vendor-provided documentation. The solicitation pertains to the procurement of ice cream novelties and frozen dairy and fruit products for delivery to participating member campuses, with products requiring compliance with Smart Snacks in School standards and delivery via appropriate temperature-controlled vehicles. No specific response deadline or award date is provided in this checklist document, though vendors are expected to complete all required forms, including the Agreement of Compliance Form, Bid Table with pricing, Conflict of Interest Form, Delivery Requirements Form, Disclosure of Lobbying Form, GDSN Registration Agreement, Scope of Services indicating service availability by district, and Vendor Participation Fees Form based on quarterly sales revenue.

The checklist mandates that vendors submit additional documentation upon selection, including Certificates of Insurance, financial health and stability documentation, Form 1295 (unless the company is publicly traded), HACCP procedures if applicable, relevant business certifications (HUB, SMWBE, Veteran-Owned, and Labor Surplus status), recall procedures documentation, and a current W9 form. Vendors must demonstrate their ability to publish all branded food and non-food products to the Global Data Synchronization Network and the N2F Database. The solicitation evaluation appears to consider vendor experience, pricing competitiveness, compliance with submission requirements, and operational capabilities. No specific pricing structure, budget allocation, or contract term length is detailed within this checklist document, though the participation fees structure and quarterly revenue-based assessments indicate an ongoing vendor relationship model requiring sustained participation and reporting.

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MRPC BC-V (rev.

Checklist for Vendors

Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative

Bid Response Checklist for Vendors The following list of documents is provided to assist the bidding Vendor with a successful bid response and submission. The documents are listed in categories based on required or reference only.

The following list of documents are required forms that the bidding Vendor must download, complete, sign, and submit as part of their bid response.

Document Title Type of Document Document Description

Agreement of Compliance Form Bid Attachment

Vendors are required to complete and certify their agreement of all parts of the complete solicitation packet

Bid Table Bid Attachment Vendor must enter pricing for all products and/or services they offer in the provided e-Bid Bid Table.

Conflict of Interest Form Bid Attachment Per federal and state regulations, Vendors must complete a CIQ form.

Delivery Requirements Form Bid Attachment Adobe Fillable Form – Requirement of any delivery fees or surcharges that may affect proposed pricing

Disclosure of Lobbying Form Bid Attachment Per federal regulations, Vendor must complete the disclosure form.

GDSN Registration Agreement Form Bid Attachment

Vendors are required to publish all branded food and non-food products to the Global Data Synchronization Network and the N2F Database.

Scope of Services Bid Attachment

The solicitation is a by-district award that requires the responding Vendor to indicate each district to which they can provide service.

Vendor Participation Fees Form Bid Attachment Vendor must agree to quarterly participation fees based on total revenue from sales.

Vendor References Form Bid Attachment Adobe Fillable Form – Requirement of 3 references that must be school districts

The following list of documents are provided as "reference" for the bidding Vendor:

Document Title Type of Document Document Description

E-Bid Software Instructions Reference Instructions provided by Purchaser on how to register and access e-Bid software.

Solicitation Reference

Complete document outlining all terms and conditions, federal regulations, state regulations, and evaluation rubric.

Specifications Reference List of products found in Bid Table

MRPC BC-V (rev.

Checklist for Vendors

The following list of documents are required forms that the bidding Vendor must submit as part of their bid response.

Document Title Type of Document Document Description

Certificate of Insurance Vendor Provided

If Vendor is awarded, the Purchaser will request proof of insurance. It is listed here to make the Vendor aware of potential required documents.

Financial Health & Stability Documents Vendor Provided

Vendor provided documents that confirm the company is in good “financial” health. Please refer to the Solicitation document for accepted documentation.

Form 1295 Vendor Provided Bidder must submit a copy of their completed 1295 form unless company is publicly traded.

HACCP Plan Vendor Provided Vendors must submit their Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point procedures if applicable.

HUB, SMWBE, Veteran-Owned and Labor Surplus Certificates Vendor Provided

If company qualifies, Vendor must submit copies of certifications.

Recall Procedures Vendor Provided

Vendor must provide an overview or statement explaining how recalls are handled and company representatives involved.

W9 Vendor Provided The Vendor must submit a current version of a W9 with a current signature and date.

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