HSD FY24-04, Meat and Cheese Bid

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, specifically the Hampshire Sheriff's Office, is seeking sealed bids from responsible and responsive vendors to provide meat and cheese products for a three-month period from October 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. The contract will be awarded to a minimum of three (3) and up to five (5) bidders who offer the best overall value. Deliveries must be available five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday, between 5 a.m. and 11 a.m. Bidders must provide fixed delivered prices for each item and include the product number. Substitutions of original bid items are not allowed without prior notice and approval. Bids must be submitted by September 26, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., either by mail or through the COMMBUYS procurement system, and the contract will be awarded within 14 days.

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The procurement opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor(s) are not identified, and the available budget or award value range is not disclosed. The successful bidder(s) will be required to maintain certain insurance coverage and provide various forms, including a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Substitute W-9, Non-Collusion Statement, Tax Compliance Certification, and Business Reference Form. The Commonwealth may use any prompt payment discounts offered as a basis for selection and may negotiate further discounts.