Delivery_Schedule_Additional_Terms.pdf

DELIVERY SCHEDULE

A complete delivery of all awarded items is expected on the dates specified in the solicitation unless a different date has been agreed upon with the Contractor and the Contracting Officer. (normally first month of the quarter).

Deliveries will be made Monday thru Friday from 7:30 am- 1:30 pm

Federal holiday deliveries will not be accepted.

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.

NOTE: Delivery schedules must be pre-arranged with the receiving warehouse.

Warehouse Phone: 972-287-4078

DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

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 40 degrees F.

All canned goods must be delivered above 34 degrees F and not frozen.

All frozen foods must be delivered 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.

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.