UCS Bid Advertisement - Food Service Products

Utica Community Schools issued an Advertisement for Bids (B-2252-21) on April 8, 2021, for the procurement of Food Service Products. Bid documents are available through the district's online purchasing portal at https://uticak12.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities, which requires bidder registration through Bonfire. All proposals must be submitted exclusively through the online portal no later than 10:00 a.m. on April 29, 2021. Submissions will be electronically sealed until the deadline, after which they will be publicly unsealed and read aloud via video conference. All contractors submitting proposals must include a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationships between the bidder's owner or key employees and members of the Utica Community School District Board of Education or the Superintendent. Additionally, bidders must provide a sworn and notarized Affidavit of Compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012. The School District reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals in whole or in part, with or without cause, to waive any irregularities or informalities in the bidding process, and to award the contract to other than the lowest bidder.

The bid advertisement does not specify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned enterprises, nor does it identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the procurement notice. The district retains full discretion in its evaluation and selection process and may request additional information from any proposer at its discretion. Technical questions regarding portal registration or submission procedures should be directed to Bonfire Support at Support@GoBonfire.com. Interested bidders must ensure compliance with all disclosure and affidavit requirements prior to submission to avoid proposal rejection.