HSD GB24-03, Grocery Bid

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is issuing a competitive procurement for HSD GB24-03, Grocery Bid, for the provision of various grocery, frozen, paper, and cleaning products for the Hampshire Sheriff's Office. The contract will have a term of six months from September 20, 2023 to March 22, 2024, with bids due by September 18, 2023 at 10:00 am. The Commonwealth intends to award contracts to a maximum of three responsible and responsive bidders for Grocery and Frozen Products, one bidder for Paper Products, and one bidder for Ecolab Cleaning Products. Bidders must provide fixed delivered pricing for each line item and meet requirements for ordering, invoicing, deliveries, and insurance coverage. Required forms include a W-9, Non-Collusion Statement, Tax Compliance Certification, and Business References.

The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside requirements or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent contractors are not identified. The total contract value is not provided, but the Commonwealth indicates it will award contracts to the bidders offering the best overall value on the most items. Bidders must comply with prompt payment discount requirements and demonstrate their financial stability and relevant experience through the provided reference forms.