Grocery, frozen, Ecolab and paper goods

The State of Massachusetts, through the Hampshire Sheriff's Office, is soliciting bids for a six-month contract to provide grocery, frozen, Ecolab, and paper goods products. The contract will run from February 5, 2015 to July 31, 2015, with a target of awarding two contracts for grocery and frozen products, two for paper products, and one for Ecolab products. The estimated total expenditure for the contract is approximately $135,000. Bids are due by February 2, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. and will be publicly opened. Bidders must submit various required forms, including a Certificate of Insurance, Commonwealth Terms & Conditions, and a Verification of Tax Reporting Information. Awards will be made to the most responsive bidders who offer the best overall value and service, with consideration given to accounts that bid on a regular basis to ensure consistency in product and service. Bidders are required to offer prompt payment discounts.

The procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No information is provided on incumbent vendors or current contractors. The contract will be awarded through a competitive solicitation open to all qualified bidders. While the total contract value is estimated at $135,000, the exact award values or budget ranges are not specified in the provided documentation.