GRO42_SOW.docx

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K-12 School Nutrition Products
Contract number
GRO42
Issued by
Massachusetts

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This document is a Statement of Work (SOW) issued under the Massachusetts Statewide Contract GRO42, establishing a produce delivery services agreement between an unnamed vendor and buyer. The contract appears to be specifically designed for K-12 school district food service procurement, with standard terms governing a produce supply relationship within the Massachusetts state contracting framework.

The SOW outlines comprehensive requirements for produce delivery, including strict quality standards for fresh fruits and vegetables, delivery specifications (typically between 6 AM and 2 PM on weekdays), and detailed documentation requirements. Vendors must provide weekly order guides with pricing, item codes, and origin information, adhering to a Buy American provision that limits non-domestic product sourcing. The contract mandates specific delivery ticket documentation, monthly account statements, and allows for immediate product replacement if items fail inspection. While specific pricing is not detailed, the document indicates that weekly pricing cannot exceed pre-approved maximum rates, and price negotiations between buyers and vendors are encouraged.

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Vendor Name

GRO42 SOW Agreement to Perform Produce Delivery Services to Buyer NameStatement of Work-SOW

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Vendor Information:
Buyer Information:

[Date] Vendor Name Vendor Contact Name Vendor Contact Email Vendor Contact Phone Buyer Name Buyer Contact Name Buyer Contact Email Buyer Contact Phone

This Statement of Work (SOW) between Buyer Name (“Buyer”) and Vendor Name (“Vendor”), effective [Click to select date] is issued pursuant and subject to the Massachusetts Statewide Contract GRO42. Any term not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning specified in the Commonwealth Terms and Conditions, RFR and executed SCF.

Period of Performance The Services shall commence on [Click to select date], and shall continue through [Click to select date]. End date can be TBD but may not continue beyond the term authorized by the GRO42 contract.

Delivery Times Vendor shall provide deliveries only during the times specified below. (School districts will typically accept deliveries between 6AM and 2PM Mondays to Fridays).

[Click to enter agreed upon delivery times]

Delivery Days Vendor shall provide deliveries on the following days:

[Click to enter agreed upon delivery days] Minimum Quality Requirement Vendor agrees to deliver all fresh fruits and vegetables. Produce must be provided in good condition, bright good color, crisp, good shape, with no mechanical damage and no evidence of wilting or decay.

Delivery Ticket Vendor agrees to provide a delivery ticket with the following information:

Vendor Business NameDelivery Site Name and Address
Product DescriptionOrganic (yes or no)
Country of Origin (when possible)Locally Sourced (yes or no)
Delivery DateItem Code
Product QuantityUnit and Case Size
Unit priceExtend Price (unit price x quantity)
Total Price (total cost of the invoice)Reference Statewide Contract GRO42

Vendor Weekly Order Guide Vendors agree to provide their buyers, via email or electronically through the vendors portal, with a Weekly Vendor Order Guide that includes prices, item codes, item descriptions, case packaging, units of measure, and country of origin. For items that are not domestic, the awarded vendor should note the country of origin. Awarded Vendors must not propose weekly pricing that exceeds their approved do not exceed maximum rates.

Weekly price negotiations between buyers and awarded vendors are highly encouraged.

Buy American Provision Vendors agree to adhere to the Buy American provision as outlined in Section 4.6 of the RFR. The Buy American provision aims to limit products from outside the US being supplied by vendors to the K-12 school districts Buyer Responsibilities Buyers will inspect products within 24 hours of delivery. Buyers may not accept the delivery of any product that is expired or visibly damaged. If a product fails inspection by the receiving facility, the product will be rejected and the vendor must replace it immediately at no additional expense to the facility, provided that in no event shall the replacement be delivered beyond X days (to be defined by the Buyer).

Monthly Account Statements Vendors agree to provide buyers with monthly account statements detailing all invoices for the month. Paid and unpaid invoices should be apparent. Vendors should contact buyers directly if any outstanding/skipped invoices are prevalent.

Additional Items as Needed [Enter Here]

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this SOW to be effective as of the day, month and year first written above.

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