HSD FY23-03, Grocery Bid

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking bids for a 6-month contract to provide grocery, frozen food, and paper product supplies to the Hampshire Sheriff's Office and Hampshire County Jail and House of Correction for Fiscal Year 2023. The procurement, identified as HSD FY23-03 Grocery Bid, requires vendors to submit pricing on a comprehensive list of 149 grocery items, 11 frozen food items, and 40 paper products. Successful vendors must meet detailed specifications for product types, packaging, delivery requirements, and other terms. Pricing must remain fixed for the full 6-month contract term, with no fuel charges or delivery fees allowed. The award will be made to the responsible and responsive bidders offering the best overall value, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to award contracts to up to 3 vendors for grocery and frozen products, and 1 vendor for paper products.

The procurement does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. The solicitation also does not provide any details on the possible award values or budget ranges for the contract. Interested vendors must submit all required forms, including a Tax Compliance Certification, Certificate of Non-Collusion, and Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing, by the bid due date of September 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM.