HSD-FY22-01, Grocery Bid, Ecolab Products, Dry Goods and Paper Goods

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Hampshire Sheriff's Office, is conducting a procurement for HSD-FY22-01, a Grocery Bid for Ecolab Products, Dry Goods, and Paper Goods. This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) seeking vendors to provide a variety of grocery and consumable items, including canned goods, spices, cereals, cleaning supplies, laundry detergents, paper products, and frozen foods. The contract period is from September 14, 2021 through March 13, 2022, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. Bids are due by September 7, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. and must be submitted electronically through COMMBUYS. The Commonwealth intends to award contracts to a maximum of three responsible and responsive bidders for grocery and frozen products, one for paper products, and one for Ecolab products, who offer the best overall value on the most items.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent(s) for this contract are not identified. The total estimated value of the contract is not provided, but the Commonwealth requires fixed, delivered pricing for the entire six-month contract period, with no minimum delivery requirements. All deliveries must be made between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. Successful bidders must provide insurance coverage and submit all required forms, including a W-9, non-collusion statement, and tax compliance certification.