The bid is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for delivery services from manufacturers of commercial food products directly to districts. The total contract value is $14,837,567. 00. The bid opening date is April 7, 2026. All questions must be submitted into the Bonfire eBid software. The evaluation dates are April 7-21, 2026, and the bid award date is tentatively April 24, 2026. The payment terms are that participating members are encouraged and prompted to pay invoices upon receipt of all ordered goods within 7-10 days net. Each district has different accounting procedures and may have a 30-day net payment situation. Vendors are allowed to offer discounts for quick payments if desired.
The bid notice states that the vendor must meet schedules, deadlines and/or delivery dates within the time specified in this agreement, the procurement solicitation and/or a purchase or work order.
The bid notice states that participating members are encouraged and prompted to pay invoices upon receipt of all ordered goods within 7-10 days net. Each district has different accounting procedures and may have a 30-day net payment situation.
The bid notice states that all goods and/or services provided by the vendor under this agreement shall not be adulterated or misbranded within the meaning of the federal food, drug and cosmetic act, as amended the fdc act for the period during which the vendors guaranty is effective.
The bid notice states that the awarding of this proposal is based on the recommendation given to the purchasers board of directors, as prepared by keri warnick, the program coordinator.
The bid notice states that the purchaser desires to create full and open competition between small and large companies. Certificates must be submitted providing proof of qualifications.
The bid notice states that if vendor fails to fulfill or abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement, the purchaser may take the following actions: require vendor to provide detailed documentation outlining the reasons for not fulfilling the agreement, allow the vendor to resolve the situation with pending reasons for failure, recommend that vendor no longer be given the opportunity to submit a proposal to the purchaser and/or that this agreement be terminated.
The bid notice states that samples may be requested and are to be delivered by the bidder to the purchaser or other location designated by the purchaser for examination of such samples.
The bid notice states that all questions must be submitted into the Bonfire eBid software where the solicitation opportunity is located. The vendors discussion section is where questions are answered.
The bid notice states that the total contract value is $14,837,****.
