Averages.pdf

This is a pricing reference document for a fresh produce supply contract issued by the County of Orange, Sheriff-Coroner Department in California. The document provides monthly average pricing for 22 produce items to be supplied to Orange County penal institutions, including vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cilantro, cucumbers, lettuce varieties, onions, peppers, potatoes, and squash, as well as fruits including apples and oranges. The contract term is three calendar years commencing May 6, 2026, with two potential renewal options. Bidders must submit electronic bids through the County's eProcurement Portal by February 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Deliveries are required Monday through Friday in mechanically refrigerated trucks maintaining 40-45 degrees Fahrenheit, with a minimum of two deliveries per week and potential scaling to three deliveries as needed.

All pricing must be submitted on an FOB Destination basis and include freight, shipping, handling, and delivery charges. The County offers a five percent preference deduction for certified Orange County Local Small Business (OCLSB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) vendors, with a maximum allowable preference of $100,000. Awarded vendors must obtain a D-U-N-S number, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), provide a current California contractor's license, and submit insurance certificates with additional insured endorsements. Contractors must maintain current stock availability, accept full case returns without restocking fees, and provide volume discounts when applicable. Pricing increases are prohibited during the first contract year; subsequent increases require 30 days' advance written notice with documented proof of cost escalation. The contract includes a cooperative provision allowing other governmental entities to utilize the same pricing, with a 2 percent administrative rebate due to Orange County on subordinate contract sales.