HSD FY23-07, Meat and Cheese Bid

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking bids for the provision of Meat and Cheese Products for the Hampshire Sheriff's Office/Hampshire County Jail and House of Correction under contract HSD FY23-07. The contract will be in effect from January 1, 2023 through March 31, 2023, with the possibility of renewal. The Invitation for Bids requests proposals for furnishing meat and cheese products as needed, with the intent of awarding contracts to a minimum of three (3) but no more than five (5) responsive and responsible bidders. Bidders must supply a fixed delivered price for each item on the Bid Sheet and include a product number. Brands other than those specified will be considered, but must be clearly marked. Awarded vendors will be required to update their buying guides to reflect the awarded items and pricing within 48 hours of notification. Deliveries must be available five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday, and received between 5 a.m. and 11 a.m. The successful bidder must maintain insurance coverage as specified in the IFB.

The contract opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The provided materials do not indicate the presence of any incumbent vendors or current contractors. While the total contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement covers the regular supply of commonly used meat and cheese products for the Hampshire Sheriff's Office and related correctional facilities, suggesting a recurring annual or multi-year contract with a substantial budget allocation from the Commonwealth's Department of Health Services.