HSD FY20-03, Grocery Bid

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Hampshire Sheriff's Office, is seeking bids for a six-month contract to furnish Grocery, Frozen Foods, Paper, and Ecolab Products. The target maximum number of Contractors is three for Grocery and Frozen Products, one for Paper Products, and one for Ecolab Products, based on offering the best overall value. Bids are due by August 5, 2019 at 11:00 am, and the awarded vendor(s) will be required to sign a Commonwealth Standard Contract Form within seven working days of receipt. Bidders must provide fixed delivered prices and product numbers for each item, meeting the specified item descriptions and pack sizes. Deliveries must be available five days per week between 5 am and 11 am, with refrigerated trucks required for perishable items. The successful bidder(s) must also provide liability and workers' compensation insurance as specified.

The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, as the current incumbent information is not provided. Set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are not specified in the available documents. The contract value or budget range is also not disclosed. The procurement appears to be an annual or recurring contract, as the bid sheet is for Fiscal Year 2020, and the previous year's contract (HSD FY19-05) is referenced, which was awarded to Staples Company.