HSD FY22-01, Meat and Cheese Bid

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is procuring meat and cheese products through the state's HSD FY22-01, Meat and Cheese Bid contract opportunity. This procurement is being led by the Hampshire Sheriff's Office for the Hampshire Sheriff's Office/Hampshire County Jail and House of Correction. The contract will be in effect from September 29, 2021 through December 29, 2021, with the potential for award to a minimum of three (3) but no more than five (5) responsive and responsible bidders. Bidders must provide fixed delivered pricing for approximately 40 specified meat and cheese products, including items such as bacon, beef, chicken, turkey, fish, and various cheeses. Bids must be submitted electronically through the COMMBUYS system by September 27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. The successful bidder(s) must maintain specific insurance coverage and comply with additional requirements outlined in the bid specifications.

The solicitation does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not provide details on incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure, or budget ranges. The evaluation criteria appear to be primarily focused on pricing, with the Commonwealth indicating they will award contracts to the bidders that offer the best overall value on the most items.