215-20251003082322 Forrest Healt

Forrest Health in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is soliciting a Request for Quotation (Bid #1605) for dairy items to be used across Forrest General Hospital and its outlying facilities located in Greene County. The procurement seeks comprehensive dairy product pricing, including buttermilk, various milk types (low fat, chocolate, skim, and homogenized) in different packaging configurations like -pint cartons and 1-gallon containers. The bid covers an estimated 12-month usage with quantities ranging from 390 units of buttermilk to 134,550 units of low-fat milk in -pint cartons. The contract term is scheduled from December 1st, 2025, through November 30th, 2026, with potential extension options for two additional one-year periods if mutually agreed in writing. The bid is due on October 21, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with delivery requirements specified for three distinct locations: Forrest General Hospital, Pine Grove, and Orthopedic Institute.

Vendors must meet specific qualifications, including providing a certificate of insurance with comprehensive coverage requirements for Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Public Liability, and Automobile General Liability. Additional mandatory requirements include registering with Forrest Health's Vendor Credentialing Program and complying with the Mississippi Employment Protection Act. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, vendors must adhere to state and federal compliance regulations. The procurement does not explicitly outline a specific budget range, but the substantial volume of dairy products suggests a potentially significant contract value. The hospital reserves the right to evaluate and select vendors based on their ability to meet detailed specifications, insurance requirements, and compliance standards, with the ultimate goal of securing a reliable dairy product supplier for its healthcare facilities.