HSD FY19-02, Grocery, frozen, Ecolab and paper goods

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Hampshire Sheriff's Office, is issuing a six-month contract (with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods) for the provision of Grocery, Frozen Foods, Paper Products, and Ecolab Cleaning Supplies under solicitation HSD FY19-02. The contract will require the successful vendor(s) to furnish various food, paper, and cleaning items as needed for the Jail and House of Correction, with an estimated total value of approximately $135,000. Bidders must provide fixed delivered prices, meet detailed item specifications and packaging requirements, and follow strict ordering, invoicing, and delivery procedures. Awards will be made to the most responsive and responsible bidders offering the best overall value and service. Bidders must submit required forms, including a Certificate of Insurance, Commonwealth Terms & Conditions, and a Prompt Payment Discount Form.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor(s) are not identified. Bidders must have the capability to integrate with any existing infrastructure or technology as required. The solicitation does not disclose a specific award range or budget, but the estimated total value of approximately $135,000 provides an indication of the scale of the contract opportunity.