HSD FY20-08, Grocery Bid

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Hampshire Sheriff's Office, is issuing a solicitation for the procurement of Grocery, Frozen Foods, Paper, and Ecolab Products for a six-month contract period from February 17, 2020 through August 16, 2020. The opportunity, titled "HSD FY20-08, Grocery Bid," requires vendors to submit fixed delivered prices for a comprehensive list of grocery items, frozen foods, paper products, and cleaning supplies. Bidders must be able to meet detailed product specifications and provide timely deliveries five days per week. The Hampshire Sheriff's Office plans to award contracts to up to three responsive and responsible bidders for the grocery and frozen products, one for paper products, and one for Ecolab products. Bids are due by February 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. and will be publicly opened.

The procurement documents do not mention any set-aside requirements or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are also no details provided about any incumbent vendors or contractors currently serving the Commonwealth. The total value or budget range for the contracts is not specified, but the Commonwealth is seeking competitive pricing and the best overall value from qualified vendors to meet its needs for grocery, frozen, paper, and cleaning products during the six-month contract term.