Deli Meat Government Bids & RFPs

The delivery should occur within 30 days after receipt of order (ARO) under normal conditions. Delivery days are measured in calendar days, unless otherwise specified. Failure to state delivery time may disqualify the response.

The bid notice states that payment terms for the State of Texas are typically 30 days. Respondents may provide their additional discount extended to each invoice on attachment B respondent information.

The bid notice states that the warranty period will begin on the date of the customer's acceptance of each product. Each product is to be warranted against defects including spoilage for the term of the contract. Contractor shall replace defective products during the initial contract term and any exercised renewals. Contractor guarantees replacement of expired or spoiled products or products that spoil before the expiration date. The replacements must be processed and received by the customer within two weeks of written notice of the defects to the contractor. Contractor will provide replacements free of charge, including any shipping necessary to return the product when necessary. In lieu of replacement, contractor will refund the full purchase price of the product, upon customer request.

The bid notice states that CPA will determine best value for the state as directed by Texas Government Code **** will consider compliance with specifications, purchase price, and risk of vendor nonperformance as described in A. 13. 2. Delivery ARO may be reviewed as a best value factor.

The bid notice states that CPA may disqualify a respondent if there is an unacceptable risk that it will fail to perform the contract. The respondent bears the burden of establishing: 1 ability, capacity, and skill to perform the contract or provide the service required; 2 ability to perform the contract or provide the service promptly, or in the time required, without delay or interference; 3 character, responsibility, and integrity; 4 current compliance with laws relating to the contract or service; 5 sufficient financial resources to perform the contract and provide the service; and 6 conformity to all material specifications required in this solicitation.

The bid notice states that contractor's default in promised delivery or failure to meet specifications authorizes the customer to purchase goods elsewhere and charge any increased costs for the goods including the cost of resoliciting and incidental damages, to the contractor. Contractor must pay the increased costs within 30 days of customer's request or customer may withhold any payment due to the contractor for the purpose of offsetting the increased costs incurred.

The bid notice states that CPA may request samples prior to award for evaluation purposes. If requested, respondent shall submit samples within 14 calendar days following receipt of request. Failure to submit samples may be cause for disqualification for the corresponding line item.

The questions submission deadline date is 3/30/2026.

The bid notice states that responses to the solicitation shall be due on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 10:00 Pacific Time. esponses to the solicitation shall be due on wednesday, march 25, 2026 at 10:00 pacific time.

The bid notice states that the government intends to award a firm fixed price contract. he government intends to award a firm fixed price contract.

The bid notice states that all offerors must be registered in www. ***. *. * to do business with the government. all offerors must be registered in www. ***. *. * to do business with the government.

The bid notice states that any questions regarding this procurement must be submitted via email no later than 10 AM Pacific Local Time on Friday, March 20, 2026. submit any questions regarding this procurement via email to ***@***. *. * no later than 10am pacific local time friday, march 20, 2026.

The delivery of awarded items must be made by April 30, 2026. Deliveries are Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays, from **** to **** hrs to the outside warehouse or the institution.

The bid notice states that payment will be made by the government and references FAR ****, Prompt Payment, which generally allows for payment within 30 days after receipt of a proper invoice and government acceptance, with specific provisions for certain food products.

The bid notice states that quotes will be evaluated considering technical capability, conformance to specifications and product offered, price, and past performance. An offer of award for each line item will be made to the responsible quoter whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, is deemed to be the most advantageous to the government.

Each food service contractor must be registered and have completed their respective representations and certifications via the online government website System for Award Management (SAM) at www. ***. *. * sure to include your SAM. gov UEI number with your quotation.

Samples may be requested when submitting bids.

The bid closing date is April 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM PDT. The University of Idaho is soliciting proposals for commercial meat processing equipment, and proposals should include lead times.

The selected vendors will be responsible for warranty coverage for the equipment provided, as stated in the bid notice.

The University of Idaho may award some or all items to one or more vendors and reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

The bid requires company information including legal name, state of incorporation, DUNS number, legal structure, years in business, number of employees, and website. It also asks for a description of experience providing similar services and a list of at least 3 references with contact information. Additionally, bidders must certify they are not currently debarred or suspended by the federal government and comply with specific Idaho code sections.