HSD FY23-01, Meat and Cheese Bid

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Hampshire Sheriff's Office, is seeking bids for a one-year contract to provide Meat and Cheese Products for Fiscal Year 2023 (July 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022). The contract will procure a range of meat and dairy products including bacon, beef, chicken, turkey, fish, and various cheeses. Bidders must provide a fixed delivered price for each requested item and adhere to specific brand name and packaging requirements. Samples of unfamiliar products may be required for evaluation prior to award. Bids must be submitted electronically through the COMMBUYS procurement platform by June 21, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., and the contract will be awarded within 14 days, unless extended. Deliveries must be available five days per week between 5 a.m. and 11 a.m. The successful bidder must comply with all applicable laws and regulations and provide the required forms and insurance documentation.

The bid opportunity states that the Hampshire Sheriff's Office intends to award to three to five responsible and responsive vendors. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned. The incumbent vendor(s), if any, are not identified, nor is the estimated contract value or budget range provided. Bidders are required to offer Prompt Payment Discounts, which may be used as a basis for selection, and the Commonwealth may negotiate discounts as deemed in its best interest.