INVITATION TO BID

BNB053266

COMMODITIES

CITY OF BRIDGEPORT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PURCHASES

999 BROAD STREET

BRIDGEPORT CT 06604

Submission Deadline:

Friday, June 26, 2026 by 2:00 pm

Table Of Contents

1. Introduction

2. Bid Information

3. Statement of Work

4. Bid Sheet

5. Submission Instructions

6. Terms and Conditions

7. Vendor Questionnaire

Attachments:

A - Product_Liability_Rider_USE

B - Commodities_Contract

C - APP_II_K_terms

D - GENERAL_CONDITIONS_&_INSTRUCTIONS

1. Introduction

The City of Bridgeport seeks bids for COMMODITIES.

The requirements of this bid are outlined in greater detail under Bid Information Section.

The selected awardee must meet all municipal, State and Federal practices and requirements.

1.1. City Background

Bridgeport, the most populous city in Connecticut and the fifth-most populous in New England, is situated in eastern Fairfield County at the mouth of the Pequonnock River on Long Island

Sound. With a population of 148,654 in 2020, it is 60 miles from Manhattan and 40 miles from

The Bronx, forming part of the New York metropolitan area. The city borders Trumbull to the north, Fairfield to the west, and Stratford to the east. Bridgeport is a significant part of the

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region and the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk-Danbury metropolitan statistical area, the second largest in Connecticut.

Since the early 21st century, Bridgeport has seen extensive redevelopment in its downtown and other neighborhoods. Bridgeport is home to several educational institutions, including the

University of Bridgeport, Housatonic Community College, Paier College, and part of Sacred

Heart University, as well as the state's only zoo, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo. The city is also nicknamed "Park City" for its 35 public parks, covering 1,300 acres, including two large parks.

Despite not being headquartered in the city, over a dozen Fortune 500 companies are based in the metropolitan area shared with Stamford.

Bridgeport is a culturally vibrant city with three museums, numerous parks, and significant venues like Seaside Park, the Total Mortgage Arena, and the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater.

The Barnum Museum and Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo are notable attractions, enhancing the city's cultural and recreational appeal. Recognized for its diversity, Bridgeport is consistently ranked among the 25 most ethnically and culturally diverse cities in the United States.

2. Bid Information

The Invitation to Bid (ITB) is to obtain pricing information for COMMODITIES

Bid price submitted shall be firm fixed and valid through June 30, 2027.

No added freight or fuel surcharges will be permitted at the time of or after the initial order. All pricing submitted shall be furnished and delivered to the following address: 999 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Ct.06604 .

All inquiries regarding this bid must be presented in writing and may be posted directly on the procurement portal, OpenGov.

No work or deliveries shall be performed under the contract award until the purchase order has been issued by the purchasing department.

3. Statement of Work

3.1. General Conditions & Instructions

Please see attachment for General Conditions & Instructions.

3.2. Delivery Locations

Thomas E. Carroll, Nutrition Center 113 Federal Street, Bridgeport Ct. 06606

3.3. Pricing

There will be firm pricing for the length of the term unless there is a major change in the market. The Bridgeport Board of Education shall be notified 30 days in advance of any request for a price increase with supporting documents to substantiate said change in price. If the price change is not acceptable due to any reason, price will then be negotiated with the Bridgeport

Board of Education.

3.4. Payment Terms

Payment terms are Net 45 Days.

3.5. Ordering & Delivery Requirements

Orders will be placed against standing orders by the Director of the Bridgeport Board of

Education Nutrition Center or his/her designee as required. In an emergency, the Nutrition

Center reserves the right to cancel orders without penalty, up to twenty-four (24) hours before scheduled truck departure of long haul delivery. Successful bidder shall maintain back up stock to be delivered within twenty-four (24) hours of notice. Deliveries will be received and payment made for same in situations wherein notifications to contractor were not made in time to "hold" or "recall" deliveries. NOTE: Vendors Must accept orders from Bridgeport’s BOE Food &

Nutrition ordering system TITAN School Solutions.

3.6. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION THAT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH BID:

The following documentation must be submitted with each bid. Failure to submit any document requested in this section may result in the Bid being deemed non-responsive.

1. Submission of vendor statement, on company letterhead, that vendor is in compliance with USDA rules, regulations and requirements.

2. Copy of vendor’s CT Secretary of State registration.

3. When/if applicable, evidence of guarantee for utilization of donated government commodities such as awarded commodity calculator.

4. A complete nutritional analysis. Note, Nutritional Information must be printed on all product labels.

5. Product formulation statements for meat and grain or CN Label as well as ingredient panel.

6. Copies of the last 2 State health inspections.

7. Three (3) references with a capability statement.

8. No Conflicts Form.

4. Bid Sheet

EGGS

Line

Item

LINQ

IDENTIFIER

Description Unit of

Measure Quantity Unit

Cost Total ITEM

NUMBER

MANUFACTURER SERVINGS

PER CASE

No Bid

1 X066 Three

Cheese Egg

Bites (1.5 m/ma)

Case MICHAELS

2 X068 IW Easy

Eggs Hard

Cooked

Peeled

Eggs, 14/2

Count -

Printed

Case MICHAELS

3 X067 5" x 2.5"

Colby

Cheese

Omelet

Single Fold

(2 m/ma)

Case MICHAELS

4 G1052 Cinnamon

Glazed

French

Toast IW

Case 75015 MICHAELS

5 CD3106 Cage-free

Three

Cheese Egg

Bite

Case 14616-

78985-00

MICHAELS

6 CD3107 Colby

Cheese

Omelet, 2.1 oz.

Case 46025-

85137-00

MICHAELS

7 G1052 IW Whole

Grain

Cinnamon

Glazed

French

Toast

Sticks, CN,

2.9 oz.

Case 46025-

75015-00

MICHAELS

TOTAL

POULTRY

Line

Item

LINQ

IDENTIFIER

Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit

Cost Total ITEM

NUMBER

MANUFACTURER SERVINGS

PER CASE

No

Bid

8 CM3138 fully cooked diced chicken Case 1230 Gold Kist 100 serv

9 CM3117 WG Breaded

Popcorn

Smackers -

White and Dark

Meat 6/5# FC

Case 110458 Gold Kist 2 oz

10 CM3080 Roasted Garlic

Basil Chicken

Meatballs with

Mozzarella

Cheese - Dark

Meat only

Case 91401 Rich Chicks 2.6 oz

11 CM3030 Browned

Turkey Breast

Steak

Case 230324 Jennie O 2.82 oz

12 CM3113 Chicken Strips w/ Grill Marks Case 10167020928 Tyson 2.85 oz

13 CM3100 Sliced Turkey

Italian-Style

Combo Pack

Case 209503 Jennie O 3 oz

14 CM3018 WG Breaded

Chicken Patties Case 10021540928 Tyson 3.29 oz

15 CM3128 BBQ Turkey with LS Western

Sauce

Case 16300 Brookwood Farms 3.75 oz

16 XCM3105 "Chicken

Nugget, Whole

Grain, Tempura

Battered, Bulk

Packed

Case 22178-928 Tyson 3.75 oz

17 CM3116 GK WG

BREADED

CHICKEN

BREAST

FILLET

Case 7522 Gold Kist 4 oz.

18 CM3019 Breaded All

White Meat

Chicken tenders

Case 10703320928 TYSON 4.14 OZ

Line

Item

LINQ

IDENTIFIER

Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit

Cost Total ITEM

NUMBER

MANUFACTURER SERVINGS

PER CASE

No

Bid

19 CM3020 WG Breaded

Dark Meat

Popcorn

Smackers 6/5#

FC

Case 110452 Gold Kist 4.3 oz

20 Jennie O Turkey

Kielbasa Fully

Cooked

Case 613620 Jennie O 4.5 #

21 CM3019 WG Breaded

HomestyleWhite

Meat Whole

Muscle Chicken

Breast Strips

(Tenders)

Case 17033220928 Tyson 4.5 oz

22 CM3094 WG Breaded

Breast Chunk

6/5# FC

Case 7518 Gold Kist 4.75 oz.

23 X288 "Chicken, Garlic

Basil Meatballs with Mozzarella

Case 91401 Rich Chicks 5 lb

24 CM3087 Artisan Whole

Muscle Breaded

Chicken Breast

Tenderloin

Case 43424 Rich Chicks 5 lbs

25 CM3130 WHOLE

GRAIN

BREADED

W/D CHICKEN

SLIDER

PATTY,

FULLY

COOKED

Case 54411 Rich Chicks 5 lbs

26 CM3114 5.05 oz

Mesquite

Glazed Chicken

Drumstick (1 m/ma)

Case 10264360928 Tyson 5.05 oz

27 CM3081 Oven Roasted

Glazed Chicken

Wings

Case 10346960928 Tyson 5.4 oz

28 Marinated Diced

Chicken Breast

(D)

Case 28803 Proview

29 Oven Roasted

Drumsticks (D) Case 34009 Proview

Item

LINQ

IDENTIFIER

Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit

Cost Total ITEM

NUMBER

MANUFACTURER SERVINGS

PER CASE

No

Bid

30 CM3077 GK CHICKEN

FAJITA

STRIPS 6/5# FC

Case 1250 Gold Kist

31 Sliced Black

Forest Chicken

Ham

Case 10209800328 Tyson

CHEESE

Item

LINQ

IDENTIFIER

Description Unit of

Measure Quantity Unit

Cost Total ITEM

NUMBER

MANUFACTURER SERVINGS

PER CASE

No

Bid

32 G3033 Cheese Sauce, Cheddar Bulk Case 99848-1 Tabatchnick 160/ 2 oz.

33 X023 WG Egg &

American

Cheese

Croissant

Sandwich IW (1 m/ma 1 gr)

Case 4605 Bake Crafters 2.5 oz

34 X024 WG Egg &

Fiesta Cheese

Croissant

Sandwich IW (1 m/ma 1 gr)

Case 4606 Bake Crafters 2.5 oz

35 X022 WG Chicken

Sausage &

Cheese

Croissant

Sandwich IW (1 m/ma 1.5 gr)

Case 4607 Bake Crafters 3 oz

36 WHOLE

GRAIN MAC &

CHEESE 6 oz pre-pack

Case 91894 Tabatchnick 5.2 oz bowl

37 CD3057 Mozzarella &

American

Cheese

Croissant

Sandwich, WG -

IW

Case 6709 Bake Crafters

38 X256 WG Ciabatta

Grilled Cheese

IW

Case PUB-6000 Global

Item

LINQ

IDENTIFIER

Description Unit of

Measure Quantity Unit

Cost Total ITEM

NUMBER

MANUFACTURER SERVINGS

PER CASE

No

Bid

39 X72 WG Ciabatta

Slider with

Mozzarella IW

Case PUB-6007 Global

40 WHOLE

GRAIN

ENGLISH

MUFFIN, EGG,

AND CHEESE

SANDWICH,

IW

Case PUB6210 Global

41 WHOLE

GRAIN

CROISSANT

WITH

CHEESE, IW

Case PUB6070 Global

42 CD3079 PREMIUM

Queso Blanco

Sauce

Case 5718 JTM

43 CD3085 6 oz bowl mac

& cheese soy free JTM

Case CP5781 JTM

44 X040 straight noodle mac & cheese soy free JTM

Case 5769 JTM

45 CD3085 PREMIUM

(Stick)

Macaroni &

Cheese Single

Serve Trays

Case 5784 JTM

46 Reduced Fat

Colby Jack

Cubes

Case 44115 Land O Lakes

47 Mild Cheddar

Cheese Sticks Case 44880 Land O Lakes

48 x476 Pollo Verde

Chicken Verde

Cheese Burrito

IW

Case 61694 Los Cabos

49 CD3113 4 x 6 Wheat

Turkey

Pepperoni Pizza

- Boxed

Case 401WTP Nardone Bros.

50 X058 4 x 6 Wheat

Cheese Pizza -

Boxed

Case 401WCM2 Nardone Bros.

Item

LINQ

IDENTIFIER

Description Unit of

Measure Quantity Unit

Cost Total ITEM

NUMBER

MANUFACTURER SERVINGS

PER CASE

No

Bid

51 CD3031 MOZZARELLA

STICKS

Case 65220 Rich Products

52 G3033 Cheddar Cheese

Sauce Cups Case 99848-1 Tabatchnick

53 G1668 Cheese WG

Lasagna Rollup

(Bulk)

Case 00808WG Tasty Brands

54 WG Tortellini

(Bulk) Case 00830WG Tasty Brands

55 CD3044 IW Wild Mike's

5" Deep Dish

Pizza

Case 403901 Wild Mike's

56 Chicken

Sausage, Egg, &

Cheese

Sandwich on an

English Muffin, WG - IW

Case 6667 Bake Crafters

57 beef burrito IW Case 71683 Los Cabos

58 chx quesadilla

IW

Case 3561 Los Cabos

59 CD3116 Whole Grain

Rich Pizza

Cruncher

Case 65225 Rich Products

60 WG Mexican

Street Corn

Bites (5 pieces per serving)

Case 24344 Rich Products

61 X255 BIG

DADDY'S®

Primo 16" WG

Four Cheese

Pizza

Case 78637 SCHWANS

62 X264 BIG

DADDY'S®

Primo 16" WG

Buffalo Chicken

Pizza

Case 6863878639 SCHWANS

63 CD3110 Alfredo Sauce, Lite Case 00930 Tabatchnick

Item

LINQ

IDENTIFIER

Description Unit of

Measure Quantity Unit

Cost Total ITEM

NUMBER

MANUFACTURER SERVINGS

PER CASE

No

Bid

64 CD3182 Wild Mike's 8-

Cut Cheese Case 20311 Wild Mike's

65 Wild Mike's 8-

Cut Pepperoni -

All Beef

Case 20312 Wild Mike's

BEEF

Item

LINQ

IDENTIFIER

Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit

Cost Total ITEM

NUMBER

MANUFACTURER SERVINGS

PER CASE

No Bid

66 CM3005 Beef Pattie

Rib, BBQ Case 75156-

95120 maidrite 2 oz.

67 CM3123 JTM 2.5 oz cooked beef burgers

Case CP5659 JTM 2.5 oz

68 CM3004 0.833oz

Ckd Beef

Meatballs

Case 75156-

94110 maidrite 2.5 oz

69 CM3001 Beef

Meatballs Case 75156-

94105 maidrite 2.5 oz.

70 X011 PREMIUM

"Philly"

Sliced Beef

Steak

Case CP 5891 JTM 2.76 oz

71 CM3070 JTM Bowls

WGR

Rotini w/ meat sauce

Case CP5591 JTM 8 oz

72 1.2oz beef sausage links

Case 75156-

95200 maidrite

73 CM3122 2oz Ckd

Beef

Burgers

Charbroiled

Case 75156-

93320 maidrite

FRUIT & VEGETABLE

Item

LINQ

IDENTIFIER

Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit

Cost Total ITEM

NUMBER

MANUFACTURER SERVINGS

PER CASE

No

Bid

74 CP3001 Applesauce

Unsweetened

Original

4.5oz

Case ASA10001 Peterson Farms

75 CP3048 Applesauce

Unsweetened

Strawberry

Banana

4.5oz

Case ASA10015 Peterson Farms

76 CP3049 Applesauce

Unsweetened

Blue

Raspberry

4.5 oz

Case ASA10008 Peterson Farms

77 CP3050 Applesauce

Unsweetened

Cinnamon

4.5oz

Case ASA10013 Peterson Farms

78 CP3051 Applesauce

Unsweetened

Strawberry

4.5oz

Case ASA10014 Peterson Farms

79 CP3052 Applesauce

Unsweetened

Peach 4.5oz

Case ASA10017 Peterson Farms

80 CP3054 Applesauce

Unsweetened

Mixed

Berries 4.5oz

Case ASA10020 Peterson Farms

81 CP3055 Applesauce

Unsweetened

Birthday

Cake 4.5oz

Case ASA10027 Peterson Farms

82 Applesauce

Unsweetened

Sour Cherry

4.5 oz

Case ASA10046 Peterson Farms

83 Applesauce

Unsweetened

Sour Apple

4.5 oz

Case ASA10028 Peterson Farms

84 Applesauce

Unsweetened

Watermelon

4.5 oz

Case ASA10018 Peterson Farms

Item

LINQ

IDENTIFIER

Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit

Cost Total ITEM

NUMBER

MANUFACTURER SERVINGS

PER CASE

No

Bid

85 CP3010 Marinara

Sauce

Dipping

Cups

Case 162119 Red Gold

86 CP3011 Naturally

Balanced

Ketchup

Case REDYL9G Red Gold

87 CP3012 Naturally

Balanced

BBQ Sauce

Case REDOA1Z Red Gold

88 G1639 Salsa

Dipping

Cups

Case REDSC2ZC168 Red Gold

89 Marinara sauce/ Pouch Case RPKNC9H Red Gold

90 CP3068 Diced

Cinnamon

Apple Fruit

Cups 4.5 oz

Case 1750 Zee-Zees

91 G1742 Diced Apple

Fruit Cups

4.5 oz

Case 1700 Zee-Zees

EXTRA ITEMS

Item

LINQ

IDENTIFIER

Description Unit of

Measure Quantity Unit

Cost Total ITEM

NUMBER

MANUFACTURER SERVINGS

PER CASE

No Bid

92 B2712 WG Natural

Shamrock

Cookie, 1.2oz, IW

Case J&J

93 B2713 WG Natural

Pink Heart

Cookie, IW

1.2oz, IW

Case J&J

WRITE IN

ANY ITEM THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD TO THE BID

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total ITEM

NUMBER

MANUFACTURER SERVINGS

PER CASE

No Bid

94 Write in case

95 Write in case

96 Write in case

97 Write in case

98 Write in case

99 Write in case

100 Write in case

101 Write in case

102 Write in case

103 Write in case

104 Write in case

105 Write in case

106 Write in case

107 Write in case

108 Write in case

109 Write in case

110 Write in case

111 Write in case

112 Write in case

113 Write in case

114 Write in case

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total ITEM

NUMBER

MANUFACTURER SERVINGS

PER CASE

No Bid

115 Write in case

5. Submission Instructions

5.1. Submission Instructions

All submissions must be submitted via the procurement portal.

Special Submission Circumstances: The procurement portal, OpenGov, is the electronic bid submission process of choice for City of Bridgeport purchases. In the event, a bidder is unable to submit electronically through the city’s procurement portal, bids can be submitted, by mail, as outlined below. Non-electronic submissions are accepted on an exception only basis.

5.2. Contacting the City of Bridgeport

The exclusive means by which all prospective respondents may obtain ITB packages, direct inquires, request and receive addenda and supplemental information, and submit proposals shall be through the City of Bridgeport’s bidding platform.

The City of Bridgeport has made it possible for vendors to view our solicitations, download bid packages and ask questions, free of charge.

Instructions to do so are as follows:

1. Go to the procurement portal, OpenGov

2. Click on any bid you see. It will take you that bid’s page.

3. On the right-hand side of the page, click on Register now for free!

4. After you register, you'll be able to view/download or ask questions on any bid you have interest in.

If you have any trouble registering on the procurement portal, please email OpenGov at procurement-support@opengov.com

General Information: All inquiries regarding this bid must be presented in writing and may be posted directly on the procurement portal, OpenGov. All answers will be published in the form of addenda on the procurement portal.

Addenda Notification: Respondents are required to register on the procurement portal, OpenGov. Once the respondent has completed registration, they will receive addenda notifications in their email. Ultimately, it is the sole responsibility of each respondent to periodically check the site for any addenda.

Late Submissions: The City of Bridgeport will not assume responsibility if a submission is misdirected, or its delivery is delayed. The city will not accept late submission. It shall be the sole responsibility of the submitter to pay for any type of delivery service charge, and to see that the Office of the Purchasing Agent receives his/her submission on time. The clock used shall be the Purchasing Agent’s official date and time stamp clock. The City does not assume financial responsibility for late deliveries by the U.S. Postal System or any other delivery service.

5.3. Electronic Submission Instructions

THIS METHOD IS PREFERRED.

The City of Bridgeport is accepting electronic bid submissions. Bidders shall create a FREE account with OpenGov Procurement by signing up at https://procurement.opengov.com/signup.

Once you have completed account registration, browse back to this page, click on "Submit

Response", and follow the instructions to submit the electronic bid.

5.4. Paper Submission Instructions

SEALED ONE (1) ORIGINAL, ONE (1) COPY AND ONE (1) ELECTRONIC VIA

THUMBDRIVE MUST BE SUBMITTED.

Bid Submission: Sealed submissions must be received and time-stamped by the Department of

Public Purchases prior to ITB closing time. No submission received after closing time will be considered. The opening will be in the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases’

Conference Room. To ensure proper handling and avoid misdirected delivery, please mark your

ITB envelope as follows:

BNB053266 COMMODITIES

If your envelope is not marked accordingly, the City will not assume responsibility for late delivery or deliver to the incorrect location.

Mail your submissions to:

Laura DeMoura City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases 2nd floor, 999 Broad Street Bridgeport, CT 06604

ITB SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE:

NO LATER THAN 2:00 PM EST on Friday, June 26, 2026

Late Submissions: The City of Bridgeport will not assume responsibility if a submission is misdirected, or its delivery is delayed. The city will not accept late submission. It shall be the sole responsibility of the submitter to pay for any type of delivery service charge, and to see that the Office of the Purchasing Agent receives his/her submission on time. The clock used shall be https://procurement.opengov.com/signup the Purchasing Agent’s official date and time stamp clock. The City does not assume financial responsibility for late deliveries by the U.S. Postal System or any other delivery service.

NOTE: IF THE MARGARET E. MORTON GOVERNMENT CENTER, 999 BROAD STREET

BRIDGEPORT,CT IS CLOSED FOR ANY UNFORESEEN EVENT, BIDS WILL BE DUE AT

THE SAME TIME ON THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY THAT THE MARGARET E. MORTON

GOVERNMENT CENTER IS OPEN.

5.5. Submission Compliance

Certificates of Insurance: Certificates of insurance will be required from the awarded contractor prior to the commencement of any work and shall be furnished to the Department of

Public Purchases, Margaret E. Morton Government Center, Second Floor, 999 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604 and must be shown to the City of Bridgeport as an additional insured with thirty (30) days’ notice for cancellation or non-renewal of policy. A copy of the endorsement insurance will also be required for this project.

No Conflicts| Disclosure: the awarded contractor must accurately complete and submit the No

Conflicts/Disclosure Form when it receives a Notice of Intent to Award. Failure to submit the No

Conflicts within three (3) business days of receipt of the Notice of Intent may result in the loss of the award.

Non-Collusion Affidavit: all bidders must accurately complete and submit non-collusion affidavits with all bids or bids will be considered non-responsive.

Addendums: all bidders shall check the procurement portal regularly to see if any addendums are issued.

Contract Award Requirements: the contract award will require that the successful will require that the successful vendor have a valid SAM, DUNS, CT, and Federal Tax ID numbers prior to commencing work.

Expenses: The City shall not be responsible for and/or shall not pay any costs associated with the preparation, submission, or presentation of any submission, or costs incurred by the responding firms during the interview and negotiations phase of the solicitation process

Information and Materials: Any information or materials submitted to this ITB shall become the property of the City of Bridgeport and will not be returned. All submitted materials will be available for public review.

Dates: Please keep in mind dates are estimates only and are subject to change.

5.6. Reservation of Rights

This solicitation is for an “Invitation to Bid (ITB) only”. This invitation to bid is not to be construed as a specific proposal or an offer to buy any products or services. Notwithstanding anything else herein to the contrary, the City expressly reserves all rights in its sole discretion and in the best interests of the City at any time prior to the selection of a preferred respondent and purchase order:

Bid Rejection: The City of Bridgeport reserves the right to reject any and all bids in whole or in part or to accept any bid, in its sole discretion if doing so deemed to be in the best interest of the

City of Bridgeport. This includes the right to reject any or all bids or to decline to make an award. Further, the City of Bridgeport reserves the right to make an award to more than one bidder or make awards not based solely on low bid when time is of the essence.

MSDS: The City of Bridgeport may request MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) or additional product information and literature or samples on any brands or products proposed as equivalents to those listed herein prior to award or to be included with shipment.

Tax Delinquency: The City of Bridgeport reserves the right to ensure bidders are not delinquent on any City real estate and personal property taxes, ate the time of bid opening.

Purchase Order: No work of deliveries shall be performed under the contract award until a

Purchase Order has been issued by the Purchasing Department.

Contract Award: The City of Bridgeport reserves the right to award a purchase order to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the

City of Bridgeport in terms of cost. Other factors such as lead time, equipment, availability and other factors specified in this solicitation may be considered.

Bid Dates: The City of Bridgeport reserves the right to modify any dates other terms of the ITB upon posting notice.

Liability: The City of Bridgeport is not liable to any Respondent for damages of any type, however arising.

5.7. Additional Bid Requirements

Title: vendors are prohibited from assigning, transferring, conveying, subletting, or otherwise disposing of the ultimate contract award or its rights, title or interest therein or its power to execute such agreement to any other person, company or corporation without the prior consent and approval in writing by the City.

Taxes: bidders should not include any taxes in their quotation for which the city is not liable. The City of Bridgeport will issue tax-exempt certificates covering the work upon request.

6. Terms and Conditions

6.1. Terms and Conditions

All City of Bridgeport contracture terms, conditions, and requirements apply.

6.2. Openness of Procurement Process

Written responses, other discussions, correspondence, and all other pertinent records shall be handled as public records in compliance with State and Federal open records statutes and regulations.

6.3. Errors and Omissions

Once a response is submitted, the City of Bridgeport may consider requests by any contractor to correct errors or omissions but shall retain sole discretionary authority to determine the outcome of such a request.

6.4. Collusion

By offering a response to this ITB the supplier certifies that no attempt has been made or will be made by the consultant to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a proposal for the purpose of restricting competition. All persons interested in this project, principal or principals being named therein, and no other person have an interest in this project or in the

Agreement which they may participate in. No person or agency has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this Agreement upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee, excepting legitimate employees or established commercial agencies maintained by the consultant for the purpose of doing business. All firms interested in this project (including the firm's employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists attorneys and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process, including the evaluation panel and other administrative staff. The policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms; assure that contract decisions are made in public and to protect the integrity of the selection process.

6.5. Suspension and Debarment

The City will not participate in contracts with parties that have been debarred, suspended or excluded from Federal assistance programs per 2 CFR part 180 and part 1532 and 40 CFR part

31.35. Further, the respondent is required to verify that the respondent, or its principals, as defined at 49 CFR 19.995, or affiliates, as defined at 49 CFR 29.905, are excluded or disqualified as defined at 49 CFR 29.40 and 29.945

The respondent is required to comply with 49 CFR 29, Subpart C and must include the requirement to comply with 49 CFR 29, Subpart C in any lower-tier covered transaction it participates in.

By signing and submitting its bid or proposal, the respondent or proposer certifies as follows:

The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact relied upon by the City if it is later determined that the respondent or proposer knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to remedies available to the City the Federal Government may pursue available remedies, including but not limited to suspension and/or debarment. The respondent or proposer agrees to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR 29, Subpart C while this offer is valid and throughout the period of any contract that may arise from this offer. The respondent or proposer further agrees to include a provision requiring such compliance in its lower-tier covered transactions.

7. Vendor Questionnaire

1. Federal I.D. Number or Social Security Number:*

*Response required

2. No Conflicts-Disclosure Form*

Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

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3. Vendor statement, on company letterhead, that vendor is in compliance with USDA rules, regulations and requirements*

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4. CT Secretary of State Registration.

If you are not currently registered and are awarded bid, this certificate will need to be provided before a Purchase order/Contract is issued.

5. Complete nutritional analysis. Note, Nutritional Information must be printed on all product labels.*

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6. Product formulation statements for meat and grain or CN Label as well as ingredient panel. *

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7. Last 2 state health inspections*

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8. Three (3) references with a capability statement.*

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9. When/if applicable, evidence of guarantee for utilization of donated government commodities such as awarded commodity calculator.

10. Signed General Conditions & Instruction.*

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