Fruit Yogurt Government Bids & RFPs

Bids must be received by the Bids and Contracts Department before the scheduled bid opening on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 1:45 PM. any bids received after the designated date and time, will not be considered.

It is customary that payment terms will be net 30 days from invoice date. However, due to the volume of purchases and school downtime, occasionally 45 days from invoice date will be necessary to process payment. vendor will be responsible for disclosing in their bid their acceptance of these terms.

All bidders submitting proposals for labor or product should attach the nature, extent and conditions of all warranties. The quality and grade of all products and services provided by low bidder shall meet all local, state, and federal requirements and inspectionbuilding codes and test, permits, and license. . .

Bids shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, taking into consideration the amount of the bid, the quality of commodities, goods or services proposed to be provided and their conformity with specifications, compatibility with existing services, material or equipment, the purpose for which the contract or order is to be awarded, terms of delivery including date, point of delivery or pickup, and transportation charges, and other identifiable objective circumstances or considerations that reasonably reflect or evidence the bidders ability to meet the requirements of the invitation to bid. Bid will be awarded, for all items listed to the lowest responsible bidder.

Successful bidder shall have a minimum of three 3 years providing services of similar size, nature and complexity to that specified and experience doing business under the same firm name in which the bids are submitted. Required background check: Anyone that performs work at Jefferson County Schools must have a basic criminal background check on file.

Failure to deliver as specified and in accordance with the bid submitted, including promised delivery, will constitute sufficient grounds for cancellation of the order at the option of the Jefferson County Board of Education. Failure to provide a satisfactory substitute will be sufficient reason to terminate this contract.

The board reserves the right to request demonstrations or samples of products or services before an award is made. Bidder will deliver, upon request, a sample of each item on which he has bid for evaluation within 7 days s of request. Failure to provide the sample s within this timeframe will result in rejection of the product from award consideration.

Bids may be disqualified for failure to mark envelope as required, failure to sign bid document, failure to include requested information, excessive errors, failure to include bid bond if required, failure to have an original signature, or failure to attend the prebid meeting if required. Failure to deliver deviations must be identified and documented on the appropriate enclosed form. Failure to do so may result in disqualification of the vendor.

The period of performance for lodging is from July 27, 2026, to July 30, 2026. The contract award and hotel selection must be completed no later than July 13, 2026.

Payment will be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT) via the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system. Specific document types for payment requests will be submitted in WAWF.

Award will be made to the vendor whose quote is most advantageous to the government, based on a combination of technical acceptability and price. Technical factors will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis, and price will be a significant evaluation factor.

The hotel must be located in Annapolis, Maryland, or within a 15-minute drive of the Naval Academy, and be able to accommodate full-size buses. It must also have ample private space for the reception and a suitable lobby area for registration.

Yes, the hotel is required to provide a sample reception menu and a sample breakfast menu with their bid.

Quotes that do not comply with detailed instructions for format and content may be considered unacceptable and ineligible for award. Failure to submit requested information to support price reasonableness may also result in disqualification.

Deliveries are preferred between Monday to Friday, 4:00 AM - 8:00 AM. The contractor must ensure uninterrupted food delivery in case of emergencies.

Payment will be made within thirty (30) days of acceptance by District of each accurate and undisputed invoice. Interest may be assessed on undisputed invoices in accordance with Chapter **** of the Texas Government Code.

Contractor warrants that all services performed under this contract will be free from defects in workmanship and conform to the requirements of this contract. The district may require correction or reperformance of defective services at no cost to the district.

Contractor must comply with all federal, state, and local food safety regulations and maintain all required licenses and food safety certifications throughout the contract. Failure to maintain certifications may result in immediate suspension of deliveries.

Failure to comply with provisions, such as MWBE goals or vendor credentialing, may result in termination for default. The district may also charge the contractor for costs incurred if the contractor fails to perform services.

Disputes must be appealed in writing within ninety (90) days from the date of receipt of the contracting officer's decision.

Failure to register or maintain registration with the designated vendor credentialing company is a material breach of contract. Failure to comply with MWBE goals or other contract provisions may result in termination for default.