Award Delivery Info Kosher.docx

AWARD DELIVERY INFORMATION

15B21321Q00000004 Fiscal Year: 2021 Quarter: 1st Institution: _FCI SCHUYLKILL___________

DELIVERY SCHEDULE ***DELIVERIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BEFORE OCTOBER 1, 2020*** (unless otherwise specified or agreed upon) A complete delivery of all awarded items is expected by October 16, 2020 , unless otherwise specified. Items not delivered timely will be canceled and awarded to the next lowest bidder.

Warehouse Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. The Warehouse is closed on all Federal holidays. (October 12, November 11, November 26, and December 25, 2020)

Contractor failure to meet delivery schedules without an excusable delay and/or failure to conform to contract specifications will negatively affect the contractor’s history of past performance. Past performance information may be used by the Government to make future award decisions and/or may result in a finding that the quoter is not responsible for the award of future requirements.

DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS Warehouse Phone: 570-544-7329

· All deliveries must be palletized unless prior arrangements were agreed to by warehouse staff.

· All non-frozen, perishable foods must be delivered between 34 degrees F and 41 degrees F.

· All frozen foods must be delivered hard frozen at 0 degrees F or below.

· Any product that indicates prior thawing will be refused.

· All certified religious diet items must be marked with the Kosher Symbol on individual packages or the item will be refused.

· All items must strictly be in compliance with the BOP National Menu Specifications. Food Service Contractors have the responsibility of understanding these specifications. Contractors must obtain a copy of the National Menu Specifications prior to quoting.

· Items must meet the specifications on the quote sheet. Any deviations MUST be noted with your bid.

· Pouches/vacuum sealed bags will not be accepted in lieu of #10 cans.

· All items will be closely inspected.

· Some items may require thawing and cooking to determine specifications compliance.

· Receipt of delivery may be conditional for a period of three (3) days in order to allow for adequate examination and testing.

· Items that fail to meet specifications will be refused.

· Items which are conditionally received, and found to be unacceptable, must be picked up at the vendors’ expense within two (2) weeks of noncompliance notification. If the product is not picked up within two (2) weeks, it will be disposed of by warehouse staff.