HSD FY24-07, Meat and Cheese Bid

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking bids for the provision of meat and cheese products to the Hampshire Sheriff's Office for a three-month period from January 1, 2024 to March 31, 2024. The state is looking to award contracts to a minimum of three and up to five contractors who can meet the specified requirements. Sealed bids must be submitted by December 20, 2023 at 10:00 AM, and the contract will be awarded within 14 days unless the time for award is extended. Deliveries must be made 5 days per week between 5 AM and 11 AM, with no minimum delivery requirements. Bidders must provide fixed, delivered prices for each item bid and include the product number. Purchases are exempt from state and federal taxes, and no fuel charges or delivery fees will be accepted. The Hampshire Sheriff's Office may cancel the invitation for bids or reject any and all bids if it is determined to be in their best interest.

The bid opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, nor is any information provided about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. While the bid documents do not include award value or budget range information, the Commonwealth has indicated that the successful bidder must maintain insurance coverage as specified and provide the required documentation.