HSD FY16-02, Grocery, frozen, Ecolab and paper goods

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Hampshire Sheriff's Office, is seeking bids for a contract to provide grocery, frozen, Ecolab, and paper products for the Jail and House of Correction. The contract period is from August 17, 2015 to February 16, 2016, with an estimated total expenditure of approximately $135,000. Bids must be submitted by August 10, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. and will be publicly opened and read. Contractors must provide fixed delivered prices, meet detailed product specifications, and agree to prompt payment discounts. Deliveries must be available five days per week between 5 a.m. and 11 a.m. The Hampshire Sheriff's Office will award contracts to the most responsive bidders offering the best overall value and service. Bidders must submit various required forms, including a Certificate of Insurance, Commonwealth Terms and Conditions, tax reporting information, business references, and an Electronic Funds Payment Form.

The contract does not have any designated set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent contractors are not identified in the provided documents. The contract will be funded through the Hampshire Sheriff's Office budget, subject to appropriation and availability of funds. No specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed, as the contract operates as a rate contract without a defined maximum obligation.