HSD FY22-10, Meat and Cheese Bid

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Hampshire Sheriff's Office, is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of Meat and Cheese Products for the Hampshire Sheriff's Office/Hampshire County Jail and House of Correction for the period of April 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022. The IFB outlines detailed product specifications, packaging, and delivery requirements for a variety of meat and cheese products, including bacon, beef, chicken, fish, and turkey. Bids must be submitted electronically through COMMBUYS by March 18, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. The Hampshire Sheriff's Office intends to award contracts to a minimum of three and up to five responsible and responsive bidders who offer the best overall value on the most items, with consideration given to bidders with consistent product and service.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendors or current contractors are not listed, nor is any information provided about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB does not include any listed award values or budget ranges, but it does state that the Hampshire Sheriff's Office is exempt from state and federal sales and excise taxes, and the awarded bidder(s) must update their buying guides within 48 hours of notification and be capable of fulfilling orders placed by the Institutional Chef.