Disposable Food Service Supplies

Sacramento County is seeking bids for a multi-year contract to supply disposable food service supplies through Request for Bid (RFB #2022-RFB-0066), targeting county departments with an estimated annual expenditure of $800,000. The procurement covers 19 different disposable items including paper plates, cups, towels, napkins, foam trays, pallet wrap, brown bags, ziplock bags, and vinyl gloves, with specific requirements for product safety and recyclability. Vendors must provide products suitable for correctional institutions, with a preference for paper products containing at least 30% recycled content. The bid evaluation will be based on vendors' understanding of county needs, pricing, and references, with the county reserving the right to award all or part of the bid. Key dates include a bid release on June 29, 2022, and a response deadline of July 15, 2022 at 1:48 pm, with electronic submissions required through the ProcureNow platform. The contract term is initially 12 months, with potential extensions up to a maximum of five years and six months, subject to Board of Supervisors authorization.

The procurement includes provisions for local and micro-business preferences, offering potential 5% local and 2% micro-business preference points for qualifying vendors. Bidders must complete administrative requirements, including a non-collusion affidavit, customer references, and demonstrate compliance with child support and employment reporting regulations. No minimum purchase commitment is implied, and the county is not obligated to purchase all requirements from the awarded contract(s). Potential vendors may be subject to site inspections to evaluate business practices, shipping methods, and invoicing procedures before contract award. Bidders must possess necessary licenses and permits, maintain product consistency, and comply with federal, state, and county laws. The county will select the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with bid responses remaining valid for 90 calendar days after the closing date. Delivery requirements include FOB destination, with deliveries accepted between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and no fuel or energy surcharges permitted.