HSD FY23-10, Meat and Cheese Bid

The state of Massachusetts, through the Hampshire Sheriff's Office (HSO), is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of meat and cheese products for the fiscal year 2023, covering the period from April 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023. The IFB, titled "HSD FY23-10, Meat and Cheese Bid," seeks to award contracts to a minimum of three and up to five responsible and responsive bidders who can provide the best overall value on the most items. Bidders must provide a fixed delivered price for each of the 38 line items listed on the Bid Sheet, which includes various types of meat, poultry, fish, and cheese. The products must meet strict specifications, and no substitutions will be accepted without prior approval. Bidders must be capable of fulfilling orders within 48 hours of notification, with delivery available five days per week, Monday through Friday, between 5 a.m. and 11 a.m., with no minimum delivery requirements. Sealed bids must be submitted by March 24, 2023, at 10 a.m., either by mail or electronically through the COMMBUYS procurement platform, and the contracts will be awarded within 14 days, unless extended by mutual consent.

The IFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Bid Sheet does not provide information on incumbent suppliers or current contractors, and no details are given about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB also does not specify any award values or budget ranges, but it states that the contracts will be awarded to the bidder(s) providing the best value to the state.