HSD FY21-06, Meat and Cheese Bid

The state of Massachusetts is seeking qualified vendors to provide meat and cheese products to the Hampshire Sheriff's Office for the Hampshire County Jail and House of Correction. The procurement, identified as HSD FY21-06, Meat and Cheese Bid, requires vendors to submit sealed bids by March 8, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. The contract period is from March 14, 2021 through June 13, 2021. The bid specifies the required products, including various types of meat and cheese, and vendors must provide pricing as a fixed delivered price per item and per case. Vendors must also provide detailed product information such as brand name, pack size, and item number. Deliveries must be made Monday through Friday between 5 a.m. and 11 a.m. The successful vendor(s) will be required to provide insurance coverage and execute a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Standard Contract Form.

The bid does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No information is provided regarding incumbent vendors, current contractors, or available budget ranges. The Commonwealth may use prompt payment discounts as a basis for selection and negotiate discounts as deemed in its best interest. Vendors can request a waiver if offering a prompt payment discount would be unduly burdensome, but must provide a justification.