HSD FY17-05, Grocery, frozen, Ecolab and paper goods

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Hampshire Sheriff's Office, is issuing a multi-award contract for Grocery, Frozen Foods, Paper and Ecolab Products. The contract will have a six-month term from February 17, 2017 to August 16, 2017, with an estimated total expenditure of approximately $135,000. The procurement seeks bids from interested vendors to provide these products, with a target maximum of two awards for Grocery and Frozen Products, two awards for Paper Products, and one award for Ecolab Products. Sealed bids are due by January 23, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. and will be publicly opened on the same day. The contract will be awarded to the most responsive bidders who offer the best overall value and service, based on factors such as pricing, ordering and invoicing requirements, delivery schedules, and prompt payment discounts.

The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors, with no mentioned set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are no incumbent vendors or current contractors listed. The contract will be a rate contract with no maximum obligation, and respondents must provide various required forms including a Certificate of Insurance, Commonwealth Terms and Conditions, and a Prompt Payment Discount Form. The Hampshire Sheriff's Office reserves the right to award more or fewer contracts than the target maximums if deemed in their best interest.