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City of Lawrence

Office of the Purchasing Agent City Hall, Room 301

200 Common Street

Lawrence, Massachusetts 01840

July 25, 2018

INTRODUCTION

The City of Lawrence seeks quotes from qualified persons or firms to conduct onsite inspections of food establishments for compliance with current food regulations.

RULE FOR AWARD

A contract shall be awarded to the responsive and eligible bidder offering the lowest total price.

Quotes may be submitted via email to rbrousseau@cityoflawrence.com or fax at 978-722-9120, on or before 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 27, 2018. Consultant must be able to start services immediately upon notice of contract award.

Rita V. Brousseau , Chief Procurement Officer

City of Lawrence

200 Common Street, Room 301

Lawrence, MA 01840

P) 978-620-3242, F) 978-722-9120

Email: rbrousseau@cityoflawrence.com http://bids.cityoflawrence.com/

SCOPE OF WORK

The successful consultant shall be responsible for a variety of tasks designated as a part of the City of Lawrence Inspectional Services Department’s Food Protection Program.

A. The consultant shall conduct onsite inspections of food establishments for compliance with current food regulations for approximately 355 food establishments, 37 schools and 18 daycares, and approximately 50 food mobile trucks made up of high-risk, large-scale, medium and small food establishments. There shall be two major inspections per establishment, per year and subsequent follow-up inspections as needed. Documentation shall be on the state approved inspection forms supplied by the contractor. Electronic versions are preferred, provided that they are approved by the state and can be left immediately with the inspected establishment.

DANIEL RIVERA

MAYOR

RITA V. BROUSSEAU

CHIEF PROCUREMENT

OFFICER

TEL: (978) 620-3240

FAX: (978) 722-9120

www.cityoflawrence.com mailto:rbrousseau@cityoflawrence.com mailto:rbrousseau@cityoflawrence.com http://bids.cityoflawrence.com/

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B. During the inspection, the consultant shall apply working knowledge of food borne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and of 105 CMR 590.000 and the 1999 Federal Food Code, and their successors.

The consultant shall perform separate inspection reviews specific to operations as may be required by the Board of Health.

C. On occasion, the consultant shall supply support to Inspectional Services Staff in plan reviews for new food establishments or for Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan reviews if requested.

D. The consultant shall attend one Board of Health meeting for annual discussion of the food program and also be available to attend additional meetings if requested.

E. The consultant will provide additional program related assistance to the Inspectional Services staff as requested.

F. The consultant shall meet at least twice annually with the Inspectional Services staff to discuss the food protection program and give improvement recommendations as warranted.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

Due to funding constraints, the City of Lawrence may not have any funds available to purchase these services.

The quantities listed are estimates and do not guarantee the actual amount that will be purchased during the year, but the total amount will be used in determining and evaluating the low bidder.

PRODUCTS & PRICING

Extraneous numbers, prices, comments, etc., appearing elsewhere on this shall be deemed to have no effect on the prices offered in the designated locations. Bid prices MUST be submitted on this sheet. Bids submitted on any other form or document will not be considered.

Purchases will be put into effect in the form of a purchase order executed by the City of Lawrence Chief Procurement Officer after bids have been awarded. The City of Lawrence will not be responsible for any goods delivered, or services performed without an authorized purchase order from the City of Lawrence Purchasing Department.

Bid prices are final and all inclusive; no extra charges shall be billed to the City.

TASK UNIT PRICE QTY TOTAL PRICE

Retail Establishment $ 146 $

Food Establishment – small food services with fewer than 51 seats

$ 186 $

School Department $ 37 $

Day Care $ 18 $

Food Mobile Truck $ 50 $

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TASK UNIT PRICE QTY TOTAL PRICE

HACCP Plan Review (as needed) $ 1 $

Miscellaneous Tasks to include:

Temprorary food events, compliant investigation, special consulting to BOH or in-house meetings, plan review and report and other duties as assigned

Per hour

1 $

GRAND TOTAL $

Date __________________

(Name of General Bidder)

By____________________________________ (Name of Person Signing Bid and Title)

______________________________________ Phone ___________/Fax ______________ (Business Address)

(City and State) (Email Address)

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CERTIFICATE OF NON COLLUSION

The undersigned certifies under the penalties of perjury that this bid or bid has been made and submitted in good faith and without collusion or fraud with any other person. As used in this certification, the word “person” shall mean any natural person, business partnership, corporation, union, committee, club or other organization, entity or group of individuals.

Signature of person submitting contract/bid Date

Name of Business

CERTIFICATE OF TAX COMPLIANCE

Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 62C, §49A, I certify under the penalties of perjury that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, I am in compliance with all laws of the Commonwealth relating to taxes, reporting of employees and contractors, and withholding and remitting child support.

Social Security Number or Signature of Individual or Federal Identification Number Corporate Name

Corporate Officer (if applicable)