RFP_7026_Full-Service_Dairy_Products.pdf

RPF 7026

Full-Service Dairy Products

Request for Proposal

Aztec Shops Ltd.

San Diego State University San Diego, CA 92182-1701

Table of Contents

1. General Information

1.1. Introduction

1.2. Contacts/Planet Bids Submissions

1.3. Schedule

1.4. Overview

1.5 Contract Term

1.6 Contract Award

2. Statement of Work

2.1. Scope of Services

2.2. Products

2.3. Equipment

2.4. Service

2.5. Contractor Responsibilities

3. Request For Proposal

3.1. RFP Process

3.2. Submissions

3.3. Contractor Selection

3.4. Scoring

3.5. Additional Information/Questions

3.6. Negotiations and Best and Final Offer

Exhibits

Exhibit A - Bidder Declaration Form Exhibit B - Proposal Certification Form

Attachments

Attachment No. 1: Qualifications Attachment No. 2: References Attachment No. 3: Personal Experience Attachment No. 4: Price Proposal Form Attachment No. 5: General Provisions for Services Acquisitions

9/13/24 RFP 7026 Full-Service Dairy Products

1. General Information

1.1. Introduction

Aztec Shops Ltd. seeks competitive sealed proposals to qualified firms to provide Dairy products for on-campus locations at San Diego State University and Snapdragon Stadium, in accordance with the specifications contained in this Request for Proposal (RFP).

1.2. Contact/Planet Bids Submissions

Proposers must register with PlanetBids at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=25796.

Obtaining documents via any other method does NOT make the Contractor a Proposer or Record. Planetbids sends notifications to prospective proposers; however, Aztec Shops recommends that the proposers periodically check the PlanetBids website for modifications to RFP documents. Aztec Shops is not responsible for the prospective proposer’s misunderstanding of the RFP solicitation or a nonresponsive proposal due to failure to check the website for updates or addenda to RFP documents, and/or other information regarding the RFP solicitation. Failure to periodically check this website will be at the proposer’s sole risk. Aztec Shops assumes no responsibility for delay in submission of the proposal through the PlanetBids system. Submittal of responses by mail, personal delivery, courier service, fax or email is not acceptable.

Requests for additional information or clarification must be submitted in writing at the Planetbids website https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=25796. Questions must be received by no later October 2, 2024. Proposers are asked not to contact other employees of the University and Aztec Shops, concerning this RFP during the solicitation process. QUESTIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED VIA PLANETBIDS. Responses to questions and addendums will be posted online at the PlanetBids website:

https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=25796

The dates up to and including the “Deadline for Submission of Proposals” date may be adjusted upon advance written notice. Dates after the receipt of proposals may be adjusted without written notice. Additional RFP steps may be included at the discretion of Aztec Shops.

PROPOSALS NOT RECEIVED BY THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED WILL BE REJECTED.

1.3. Schedule

1.4. Overview

Aztec Shops Ltd., incorporated in 1932, is a non-profit corporation which provides commercial services to San Diego State University (SDSU). Aztec Shops is an auxiliary organization of SDSU and operates as an autonomous entity even though it is located on the campus of SDSU. Aztec Shops is dedicated to providing quality commercial services in the areas of food sales, bookstore operations, catering, convenience store operations, vending, concessions, and much more. As a member of the California State University system, Aztec Shops may be required follow any current and future systemwide policies.

RFP Issued September 13, 2024

Questions/Clarifications Deadline October 2, 2024 at 2:00pm PST

Proposals Due October 16, 2024 at 2:00pm PST

LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Notice of Intent to Award TBD

Contract Effective Date January 1, 2025 https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=25796

Aztec Shops, Ltd. has an exclusive pouring rights agreement with Pepsi Bottling Group. This RFP will not cover or infringe on any Pepsi pouring rights.

All delivery locations are located on San Diego State University owned and/or operated property and subject to University policies, procedures and requirements.

During the performance of the agreement, the Contractor is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) decisions solely upon an individual's qualifications relating to the requirements of the position for which the individual is being considered, in regards to recruiting, hiring, training, transferring and promoting the best qualified persons for all jobs without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, hair style or texture associated with race, marital status, medical condition (genetic characteristics (GINA), cancer or a record or history of cancer), national origin, race, religion (religious dress/grooming practices), sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions, reproductive choices), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victimization of domestic violence (includes sexual assault, and/or stalking),or any other categories protected by law. The Contractor ensures that this applies to all personnel actions such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, company-sponsored training, promotions, terminations and disciplinary actions.

Aztec Shops seeks proposals from qualified and competent contractors to provide dairy products and delivery services to various locations at the SDSU campus. The regular academic calendar runs approximately from the third week in August through the middle of May. Summer session classes are offered Monday to Friday and run from the end of May through approximately the second week of August. It is important as a potential Contractor to keep the students’ needs and concerns in mind when providing products and scheduling deliveries to the SDSU campus.

Aztec Shops expects Proposers to present a complete program for the products and delivery services and to include verifiable examples of successful services. In addition to process, proposals should include a quality assurance program, in sufficient detail to allow Aztec Shops to evaluate the intended operation from the standpoint of quality, costs and service.

This Request for Proposals does not commit Aztec Shops to pay for any direct and/or indirect costs incurred in the preparation and presentation of a response. All proposers shall pay their own costs incurred in preparing for, traveling to and attending the in-person meeting.

Aztec Shops reserves the right to reject any and all RFP submittals, to amend the RFP and the RFP process and to discontinue or re-open the process at any time. Aztec Shops shall not be liable to the Respondent (Contractor) for personal injury or property damage sustained in the performance of these services, however caused.

1.5. Contract Term

The term of the contract is for a period of, three (3) years from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2028, with an additional two (2) two-year renewal option, not to exceed seven (7) years. Continuing renewal and cancellation terms shall be negotiated with the successful Contractor.

1.6. Contract Award

Each Contractor shall submit, as a part of their proposal, complete specifications and detailed descriptions of the services and items they propose to supply under this contract. Aztec Shops' decision as to the successful Contractor shall be based on the specifications and qualifications of the Contractor, and the services most advantageous to Aztec Shops (considering total annual cost, operational methods, management services and other pertinent information).

Other factors that may be applied include, price of the products, additional incentives, and consideration offered by the Contractor, as well as the quantity of services and products. The final details of the contract with the successful Contractor shall be negotiated based on the Contractor’s details of the chosen proposal.

Award shall be recommended to the Contractor whose proposal best meets the needs of Aztec Shops. The successful Contractor will receive written notification from Aztec Shops’ intent to award. Aztec Shops may then enter into a contract with the successful Contractor.

1.7. Protest

Proposers filing a protest of the specifications and/or requirements shall submit such protest prior to the scheduled submittal deadline. Proposers filing protest of contract award must do so within five (5) business days after Notice of Intent to Award. The protesting Proposer shall submit a full and complete written statement detailing the facts in support of the protest. Protest must be sent by certified or registered mail, email, facsimile, or delivered in person to the Aztec Shops’ contact shown in section 3.2. A protest decision will be provided and will be in writing and sent by certified or registered mail, email, facsimile or delivered in person to the protesting Proposer. The Protest decision made by the Aztec Shops is final.

However, in no event shall Aztec Shops’ decision to deem a Contractor non-responsive be subject to protest. Aztec Shop’s decision on if a Proposal is non-responsive is final.

2. Statement of Work

2.1 Scope of Services

The scope of services covered by this solicitation is to provide quality dairy products and delivery services to Aztec Shops dining locations at both on-campus location at San Diego State University and Snapdragon Stadium. We invite proposals for qualified providers to submit a proposal to perform the services as described in the specifications below. Through this process Aztec Shops desires to obtain the best value agreement for the organization.

This Request for Proposal will enable Aztec Shops to enter into an agreement with a Contractor to provide dairy products and delivery services to Aztec Shops dining locations at the SDSU campus.

2.2 Products

The term “dairy products” shall mean foods and beverages made from milk, pr processed milk, that may contain additives and other ingredients that are not in competition with the University’s exclusive sponsorship/pouring rights agreement with Pepsi. Dairy products are inclusive but not limited to the following:

• Milk (Nonfat, Low Fat, Chocolate, Whole, Skim)

• Buttermilk

• Sour Cream

• Half and Half

• Heavy Cream

• Whipped Cream

• Yogurt

• Ice Cream

• Cottage Cheese

• Ricotta Cheese

• Butter

The term “dairy products” shall not include: carbonated drinks, fruit juice or fruit flavored drinks, chilled coffee and tea products, hypertonic, isotonic, and hypotonic drinks, bottled canned water whether carbonated or still, or alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverages (kombucha, beer, wine, etc).

Preference will be given to local product and service providers.

2.3 Equipment

Contractor shall provide all products requiring refrigeration and/or freezing to be transported and maintained in equipment that holds proper temperatures from point of origin to point of delivery. All perishable products must be clearly marked with expiration dates visible prior to purchase. Contractor shall ensure that equipment remains in excellent condition throughout the term of the contract.

2.4 Service

Contractor shall be responsible for keeping up with all deliveries of products of good quality, delivered and stored in conformity with all applicable federal, state and local laws and health and sanitation standards. All services performed by the selected Contractor shall be performed in a manner consistent with the highest standard of care of professionals in the applicable field or industry and shall be performed by qualified and experienced personnel.

Contractor will only service and refill products during normal business hours. Deliveries shall take place on a daily basis. An estimated average amount per academic year and summer amount per month is listed below. The list below is only an estimate the actual amount and product selection per month will vary depending on Aztec Shops needs.

Deliveries will take place at the SDSU campus and at Snapdragon stadium.

Monthly Average Academic Year Item Quantity Unit

Butter Foil Wrapped 47ct/lb 2 Case Butter No Slat 1lb 9 36/1#

Butter, Solid AA Salted Sweet Cream 1 36# Cheese Blue Crumble 155 Lb

Cheese Cottage Low-Fat 1 5# Cheese Parmesan Shredded 65 Lb

Cream Manufacturing 855 ½ Gallon Creamer Half and Half QT 292 Each

Ice Cream Bulk Vanilla 6 3 Gallon Juice Orange Fresh 100 Gallon

Milk 2% 2,133 Gallon Milk Low-Fat 4 Gallon Milk Butter 4 ½ Gallon

Milk Chocolate 2 6 Gallon Milk Chocolate Chug 1% 288 Each

Milk Fat Free 49 Gallon Milk Homogenized 222 ½ Gallon Milk Homogenized 231 Gallon

Milk Low-Fat 2% ½ Pt 595 Each Milk Low-Fat 2% Chug 204 Each

Milk Non-Fat 16 ½ Gallon Milk Reduced 2% Fat 448 ½ Gallon

Soymilk Original 60 ½ Gallon Oat Milk 2,902 6/Case

Sour Cream 1 4 Gallon Sour Cream Real Bulk 55 5lbs Yogurt Plain Low Fat 11 Quart

Monthly Average Summer Months Item Quantity Unit

Butter Foil Wrapped 47ct/lb 1 Case Cheese Cheddar Shredded Ez Melt 25 Lb

Cheese Cottage Low-Fat 1 5# Cheese Parmesan Shredded 30 Lb

Cream Manufacturing 205 ½ Gallon Creamer Half and Half QT 140 Each

Cream Whipping 1 Quart Cheese Ricotta 10 5lb Tub

Juice Orange Fresh 120 Gallon Milk 2% 438 Gallon

Milk Low-Fat 2 6 Gallon Milk Chocolate Low-Fat 2 6 Gallon

Milk Chocolate 12 6 Gallon Milk Fat Free 35 Gallon

Milk Homogenized 8 6 Gallon Milk Homogenized 4 ½ Gallon

Milk Homogenized 89 Gallon Milk Low-Fat 2% ½ Pt 1,120 Each Milk Low-Fat 2% Chug 36 Each

Milk Non-Fat 3 ½ Gallon Milk Reduced 2% Fat 10 ½ Gallon

Soymilk Original 24 ½ Gallon Oat Milk 576 6/Case

Sour Cream Real Bulk 4 5lbs

2.5 Contractor Responsibilities

Before submitting a Proposal, Proposers shall carefully examine and become familiar with the terms and requirements of the contract and Proposal documents, specifications, and other forms and documents included in the invitation for Proposals. Proposers shall be fully informed as to all existing conditions affecting the performance of the contract and the cost of all work, materials, and equipment to perform all operations required within this invitation for Proposals.

Proposers shall insure that unit cost and total cost is reflected in the Proposal. No allowance will be made because of lack of such examination or knowledge on the part of the Proposer.

Contractor shall follow all federal, state and local laws pertaining to any connection with the sale and distribution of dairy products.

3. Request For Proposal

3.1. RFP Process

To be considered all Contractors must submit a response to this RFP. Proposals should be prepared in a simple and straightforward manner. The proposal should contain the following:

Cover Letter: An overall introduction to the proposal including contact name and phone numbers Detailed Response Create as complete a response as possible detailing the following:

1. Background and experience including policy and history regarding customer service

2. List of references including how often references are serviced

3. Description of local staff expertise to support proposal

4. Company Sustainability initiatives

5. Describe your process for ensuring product quality

6. Please provide product list and costs Contractor Packet: Literature about your company and its products

Attachments and Exhibits: Contactors must fill out and submit all Exhibits and attachments as part of their proposal. A Contactor may be deemed non-responsive if any Attachments or Exhibits are missing. Contractors do not have to sign Attachment 5: General Provisions when submitting their proposals.

3.2 Proposer Questionnaire

No proposals shall receive consideration by Aztec Shops unless responses to the following questions are included as part of the submission. Prospective proposers should respond, in detail, to each of the following questions.

1. Will you be able to meet the specified delivery days, hours and deliveries per week?

2. Do you require a minimum number of cases, pounds or value for delivery?

3. What is your process for notifying Aztec Shops of unavailable products? Do you provide substitutions? If so, how do you source the substitutions?

4. What is your current fleet and how will you ensure delivery of orders and follow the delivery requirements stated in this RFP?

5. What is your process for notifying customers of a product recall? How do you fill substitution orders for products that have been recalled?

6. What is your company’s average “fill rate” to your customers? Please explain how you calculate this fill rate and what provisions your company takes to achieve this level of fill rate execution.

7. What is the lead time you require for orders that ensures a 95% fill rate?

8. Do you have an on-line order system? If so, please explain.

9. Are local products (state of California) identifiable on either order guides or on the on-line ordering system? If yes, how are they identifiable and what criteria is used to determine if a product is local?

10. How will emergency deliveries, that are not currently within standard schedule, handled?

11. How late can add-ons be added to next day deliveries? Is there a limit on what can be added on?

12. How do you ensure Aztec Shops would be able to easily and quickly access your company order clerk by phone?

13. Please describe the reports that you make available to your customers (e.g. monthly usage, data analysis, business intelligence, etc.). How are customers able to access these reports?

14. Describe your policy regarding your delivery driver/staff assisting sites in moving received products to storage areas?

15. Describe your food safety HACCP plan and provisions for plant/delivery security.

16. Do you offer a percentage discount for early payment? If yes, please state terms for discount.

17. How many years has your company been in the Education food service business? How would you describe your company’s financial stability?

18. Will refrigerated trucks be used to deliver refrigerated items?

19. What items are locally sourced and where are they coming from?

3.3 Submission of Proposal

Proposers must submit a complete original proposal in accordance with the format provided in this solicitation to Aztec Shops through electronic upload to PlanetBids on or before the date and time set forth in the RFP.

Proposers shall respond to the solicitation by electronic file upload only. PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IF SUBMITTED THROUGH ANY OTHER MEANS (Aztec Shops will not accept Proposals via mail, personal delivery, courier service or email). It is the Proposer’s responsibility to ensure that the Technical and Price Proposals are submitted through electronic upload to PlanetBids by the date and time listed in the solicitation; the time on the PlanetBid system shall be considered the official time for purposes of determining timely submittal. Mistakes or delays in the electronic submission of Proposals are entirely the responsibility of the Proposer. LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Technical and Price Proposals Technical Proposal and Price Proposal must be submitted as part of the bid. The Technical Proposal exhibit shall be marked as “Technical Proposal” with:

The Name of Proposer and Address Buyer: Andrew Donahue, Manager, Contracts Administration RFP No. 7026 Full-Service Dairy Products The Date and Time proposal is due

The Price Proposal must be submitted as part of the overall bid and clearly marked as “Price Proposal”. The proposal must be submitted in compliance with the following format, unless otherwise specified in this RFP: 7026 Full-Service Dairy Products. Submit electronic proposals as files in .pdf format. Separate each exhibit into one or more files. Clearly name files as to the exhibit and order. Pages requiring signatures must be scanned from an original signature. Other pages may be scanned or converted to .pdf from other file formats. Converted and searchable formats are preferred.

Proposers shall submit separate exhibits in separate files for the Technical Proposal, and Price Proposal components of their proposal.

Submit a Technical Proposal Exhibit Content shall be organized to correspond to the applicable question or item within Section 3.4 Evaluation Criteria. All forms, responses and exhibits shall be sequentially numbered to correspond to the applicable question or item.

No price data are to be included in the Technical Proposal exhibit. If price information is included in the Technical exhibit, Aztec Shops may, at its sole discretion, remove such information or declare the proposal non-responsive.

Submit a Separate Price Proposal Exhibit All cost and pricing information must be contained within the Price Proposal exhibit. All proposals shall be signed by an authorized officer or employee of the Offeror. The name, title, mailing address, email address, and phone number of the authorized officer or employee shall be included. Scanned images of pages containing original signatures are acceptable for submission of an electronic file. Electronic or digital signatures will not be accepted.

Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Incentive In accordance with Government Code section 14838(f), and Military and Veterans Code sections 999.5(a) and 999.5(d), the Trustees shall grant a bid incentive for bid evaluation purposes only. The level of DVBE incentive will correlate to the level of participation; that is, the more DVBE participation proposed, the higher the incentive. A non-small business cannot displace a California certified small business from the top ranked position due to application of preferences or incentive. The bid incentives levels are as follows:

DVBE Participation on this contract Incentive 1% 1% 2% 2% 3% 3% 4% 4% 5% and above 5%

In solicitations where an award is to be made to the highest scored bidder based on evaluation bidder’s total score. In solicitations where an award is to be made to the low bid, the incentive is a percentage of the low bid total.

If requesting the DVBE Incentive, then complete Exhibit B, the Bidder Declaration Form, and indicate the total DVBE participation.

Small Business Preference The State of California requires agencies to provide a five percent (5%) preference to Proposers or Bidders who qualify as either California certified small businesses or non-small businesses that commit 25% of the contract value to California certified small businesses. To be eligible, the small businesses must be certified by The Office of Small Business and DVBE Services. The rules and regulations of this law, including the definition of a small business for the delivery of services, are contained in Title 2, California Government Code, Section 14838, et seq. and Title 2, California Administrative Code, Section 1896, et seq. Copies of the codes and regulations are available online or upon request.

If requesting the Small Business Preference, then complete Appendix C, the Bidder Declaration Form, and indicate the total Small Business participation.

The use of the Small Business Preference shall be in compliance with the law and specifically Government Code Section 14838.B.2. In solicitations where an award is to be made to the highest scored bidder based on evaluation factors in addition to price, the preference to small businesses or microbusiness shall be 5 percent of the highest responsible bidder’s total score. The preference to non-small business bidders that provide for small business or microbusiness subcontractor participation shall be up to a maximum 5 percent of the highest responsible bidder’s total score, determined according to rules and regulations established by the Department of General Services. In solicitations where an award is to be made to the low bid, the preference is applied by factoring 5 percent of a non-small business low bid total and subtracting this amount from the small business bid total.

3.4 Scoring

In awarding the Contract, Aztec Shops will consider a number of factors in evaluating the proposals submitted. The factors (not listed in order of importance) and their weightings for scoring are as follows:

Evaluation Criteria Points A Qualifications/References/Personnel Expertise 20 B Scope of Work and Technical Approach 25 C Pricing/Cost/Product Mix 42 D Small Business Preference 5 E Disabled Business Preference 5

F Optional Add-Ons 4 Points: 101

Qualifications/References/Personnel Expertise Points: 20 This section will consider and evaluate Bidder’s proposed team and ability to meet the requirements and sustainability for duration of project. The Bidder’s qualifications shall be evaluated to determine if the Bidder has provided sufficient documentation, that it possesses the required qualifications, and a general overview of the Bidder’s qualifications. The Bidder’s references will also be considered.

Scope of Work and Technical Approach Points: 25 This section will consider and evaluate Bidder’s demonstrated understanding of project requirements and the detailed conceptual approach and methodology used to respond to the Scope of Work. Also considered will be the depth and specificity of the Bidder’s overall understanding of the project goals.

Pricing/Cost/Product Mix Points: 42 This Section will consider and evaluate the extent to which the Price Proposal demonstrates price reasonableness; pricing for all aspects of the requirements and proposal; and the extent to which the offeror provides stable pricing for Aztec Shops throughout the anticipated term of the contract. Variety of products offered and ability to meet the needs of Aztec Shops as it relates to these products.

Small Business Preference Points: 5 This section will consider a 5% incentive (of non-cost points) will be applied to qualified proposals.

Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Participation Points: 5 This Section will consider a 5% incentive (of non-cost points) will be applied to qualified proposals.

Optional Add-Ons Points: 4 This section will consider any additional add-ons. Please include any cost quotations for all or none of the identified Add-Ons in a separate pricing table.

3.5 Additional Information/Questions

Requests for additional information or clarification must be submitted in writing at the Planetbids website https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=25796. If you have non-technical questions, you may email the contact person for this solicitation at adonahue2@sdsu.edu. Proposers are asked not to contact other employees of Aztec Shops or SDSU concerning this RFP during the solicitation process.

3.6 Negotiations and Best and Final Offer

Upon review and scoring by the evaluation committee, Aztec Shops has the right to accept the best proposal as submitted, without discussion or negotiation. However, Aztec Shops also reserves the right to request additional information and discuss Contractor’s proposal with the evaluation committee to facilitate arrival at a contract most advantageous to Aztec Shops. If the evaluation committee determines that further discussion is in the best interest of Aztec Shops, the Contract and Procurement Management Office will invite qualified Proposers to attend a final meeting and/or provide an oral presentation at a time to be determined later.

Decision by Aztec Shops is final.

http://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=25796 mailto:adonahue2@sdsu.edu

EXHIBIT A

RFP

No.7026

APPENDIX A

RFP No. 7026

EXHIBIT B

RFP No.

PROPOSAL CERTIFICATION FORM

NOTE: THIS PAGE MUST BE COMPLETED, SIGNED, AND RETURNED WITH YOUR PROPOSAL

The undersigned certifies that to the best of his/her knowledge: (check one)

( ) There is no officer or employee of Aztec Shops or San Diego State University who has, or who’s relative has, a substantial interest in any agreement award subsequent to this proposal/bid.

( ) The names of any and all public officers or employees of Aztec Shops or San Diego State University who have, or who’s relative has, a substantial interest in any agreement award subsequent to this proposal/bid are identified by name as part of this submittal.

In compliance with Request for Proposal No. 7026 for Full-Service Dairy Products, and after carefully reviewing all the terms and conditions imposed therein, the undersigned agrees to furnish such goods and services in accordance with the specifications and scope of work according to the proposal submitted or as mutually agreed upon by subsequent negotiation.

CERTIFICATION

Signature

Typed Name and Title

Name of Company as Licensed Corporation Partnership

Federal ID # or Social Security Number

Street Address City / State / Zip

Phone No.

Fax No.

Mobile No.

Email Address

RFP 7026

ATTACHMENT No. 1

Attach additional sheets if necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

Company Information Name of Firm Corporation

Partnership

Street Address City / State / Zip

Federal ID # or Social Security Number

Date of Corporation

Name of State(s) in which incorporated

FOR PARTNERSHIP ONLY

DATE OF ORGANIZATION Is the partnership:

General Limited Association

Name /addresses / zip of all partners

Use additional sheet if necessary

Certified Small Business Yes No OSDS No.

SB Cert Expire Date

Certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Yes No OSDS No.

DVBE Cert Expire Date

Contact Information Name

Title

Phone No.

Fax No.

Mobile No.

Email Address

General Information No. of Years in Business

No of years in providing this service

Include a description of the full range of Services offered

Primary markets served

Growth strategy for next five years Attach a list with explanation of defaulted, completed and current contracts similar in nature to the proposed services required in this

RFP.

If you have done business under different name, please give name and location

Has firm ever been engaged in litigation over any contract, If so, explain.

ATTACHMENT No. 2

Provide a list of references of which demonstrate experience in providing services similar in nature required by this RFP. Include company/institution name and address, and name, title, and telephone number of person to contact. Attach additional sheets if necessary.

Company Name

Street Address City State Zip

Telephone Number Fax Number

Person Familiar with Performance Title

Number of years service performed Date of last service performed

Description of services performed:

Telephone Number Fax Number

Person Familiar with Performance Title

Telephone Number Fax Number

Person Familiar with Performance Title

REFERENCES

ATTACHMENT No. 3

Attach additional sheets if necessary.

(All information must be related to this RFP)

Educational And Training Background, Number Of Years Experience, Employees To Be Assigned To THE UNIVERSITY Previous Employment

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

PERSONNEL EXPERTISE

ATTACHMENT No. 4

PRICE PROPOSAL

Provide pricing in the schedule below for first year of service necessary to perform the services required in the Statement of Work for this RFP. Pricing is required in determining the price reasonableness and evaluation criteria C. Pricing may be negotiated.

State whether pricing will be remain fixed or will request escalation annually. The University will consider the best value for the final contract award. Allowance of escalation will be based solely on Contractor’s performance. Any escalation considered, will be fixed at the Consumer Price Index for any year, but shall not exceed 3%.

Submit your Price Proposal in a separate exhibit.

PART A: Dairy Products

Product Price per Unit*

*Please list the price per unit (case, individual, etc) and state how many individual units are in each case if sold as a case.