Food consulting services request for quotes

The City of Lawrence, Massachusetts is seeking quotes from qualified firms to conduct onsite inspections of approximately 355 food establishments, 37 schools, 18 daycares, and 50 mobile food trucks for compliance with current food regulations. The selected consultant will be required to perform the inspections twice per year, with follow-up inspections as needed. Additional responsibilities include attending Board of Health meetings, providing HACCP plan reviews, and performing other related tasks as requested. Quotes are due by 2:00 pm on July 27, 2018, and the contract will begin immediately upon notice of award. The RFQ provides unit pricing for various inspection types, with the contract to be awarded to the responsive and eligible bidder offering the lowest total price. Purchases will be made via purchase order from the City's Purchasing Department, and bid prices are to be final and all-inclusive with no additional charges allowed.

Due to funding constraints, the City of Lawrence may not have funds available to purchase the full estimated quantities listed in the RFQ. The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not provide any information on incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ does not list a budget range, but indicates the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and eligible bidder.