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Attachment A Dried Cranberries

Alternate ID #: 27NUTRL7 COMMBUYS Bid #: BD-27-1026-DOE02-DOE01-131541

Background:

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is seeking a processor to provide the Food & Nutrition Department with dried cranberries. The products from the awarded processor of this contract will be purchased by the awarded vendor of RFR # 27NUTRL4, Gold Star Foods, Inc.

Scope of Service:

DESE is looking to secure a processor to provide the Food & Nutrition Department with low-sugar dried cranberries made only with cranberries grown and harvested in the state of MA in two (2) flavors, Fruit Punch and Raspberry Lemonade, with the following specifications:

Case size pack of 200/1.16oz packets per case; must contain a maximum of 12 grams of sugar per 1.16 oz packet; meet ½ cup fruit per Child Nutrition regulations; Peanut free; buy American compliant; contain no artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, or sweeteners.

The Department reserves the right to adjust quantities and request additional flavors based on demand throughout the life of the contract award.

Foods must be in accordance with all Federal laws and Massachusetts statutes and regulations:

The Vendor shall comply with the current and all subsequent revision requirements of Massachusetts Department of Public Health Regulations 105 CMR 500.000-Good Manufacturing Practices for Food and 21 CFR Part 110.00: Current Good Manufacturing Practice https://www.mass.gov/lists/food-protection-program-regulations

Budget:

DESE will not pay the vendor directly for purchases. Purchases will be made via the awarded vendor under RFR # 27NUTRL4.

A price increase shall not occur during year 1 of the contract. A Vendor may request, in writing, a price increase at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of each renewal year, which may be granted or denied by the Department. The Vendor must provide proof that the price increase is justified, and any such price increase shall be based on price changes reflected in the CPI for Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH but never to exceed 5%. If the price increase is denied, the Vendor must continue service, at the original contracted price, until a new contract can be established, usually within 60 days.

Submission Requirements:

Documentation required for submission include:

1. Product specification sheet;

2. Confirmation that the product requested is made from 100% MA grown and harvested cranberries.

3. Three (3) references that include: name of company, contact name, telephone number, description of work provided, and dollar value of contract. (do not include references from DESE);

4. Commitment to deliver products to DESE’s state-contracted warehouse.

5. Completed Dried Cranberries RFR Fee Sheet

6. Current license to operate in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 94, Section 305 C issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Food and Drug and the most recent inspection report conducted by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Food and Drug or comparable state license(s) and inspection report if the warehouse is outside of Massachusetts;

7. A detailed company profile providing company background information, experience and qualifications, etc.

8. Continuity of Operations Plan, Food Defense Plan and Food Recall Procedures;

PLEASE NOTE: Under Massachusetts General Laws (MGL) Chapter 7, Section 22O, state agencies must give preference to products or services from businesses whose principal place of business is in Massachusetts. This applies regardless of other laws, to the extent permitted by federal law.

Targeted Small Business and Local Business Goals The Operational Services Division must ensure that at least 15% of statewide procurement contracts in any fiscal year are with businesses that:

· Are independently owned and operated

· Have a principal place of business in Massachusetts

· Have been in business for at least one year

· Are defined as small businesses under federal law or as small businesses under Massachusetts’ small business purchasing program

Responses MUST be uploaded to COMMBUYS. Responses not posted to COMMBUYS will not be considered for evaluation. Do not Email and/or mail responses to the department.

To respond to this bid, please register on the COMMBUYS website. If you need assistance contact the OSD Help Desk at OSDHelpDesk@mass.gov or (8am - 5pm ET Monday – Friday) at 1-888-627-8283 or 617-720-3197.

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