HSD FY24-01, Meat and Cheese Bid

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Department of Health and Human Services (HSD), is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for "HSD FY24-01, Meat and Cheese Bid" to procure a variety of meat and cheese products. The ITB includes a detailed list of 38 line items, ranging from 15 to 2,000 units per item, for products such as bacon, beef, chicken, fish, turkey, and various cheese items. Vendors must provide fixed delivered prices per pound for each item, and the contract term is for Fiscal Year 2024, from July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023. Bids are due by June 21, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. and can be submitted either by mail or through the COMMBUYS electronic procurement system. The contract will be awarded to a minimum of three and up to five responsible and responsive bidders that offer the best overall value and price for each item.

The ITB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, no information is provided regarding incumbent vendors or current contractors. The ITB indicates that funding for this contract will be provided through state and local sources, but the exact budget range is not specified. Bidders must submit a variety of completed forms, including a Certificate of Non-Collusion, Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing, Tax Compliance Certification, Business Reference Form, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Sign Up Form, and Prompt Payment Discount Form, as part of their bid submission.