Food Order Government Bids & RFPs

Delivery is required by **** days ado for line **** and **** days ado for line ****, both to W6WZ USALRCTR FT Meade.

All responsible sources may submit a quote, as stated: all responsible sources may submit a quote which, if timely received, shall be considered.

Bids must be received by Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 2:30 p. m. , prevailing time. received up to and including wednesday, october 28, 2026 at 2: 30 p. m. , prevailing time

Payment is typically 60 days for non-public improvement contracts. the payment time in standard county contracts is typically 30 days for public improvement projects and 60 days for all other contracts

Best value basis with scoring on qualifications, menu, delivery schedule, and cost. awards may be made to the highest scoring bidders resulting from the evaluation procedure described below

Bidders must be registered to do business in New York and provide certificates of authority. bidders must be properly registered to do business in the state of new york and furnish applicable certificates of authority

Vendor may be listed as nonresponsible and ineligible for future contracts for failure to perform. vendor may be listed as nonresponsible and may be ineligible for future contract awards

Questions must be submitted by Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 3:00 p. m. all questions must be submitted by wednesday, october 14, 2026 at 3: 00 p. m. , prevailing time

Altered specifications, unsigned bids, or failure to submit required forms may result in disqualification. if rco specifications or the bid form are altered in any manner. . . your bid shall be deemed nonresponsive

Letters of interest must be received by November 4th, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST in an opaque sealed envelope. letters of interest must be received by the college by o november 4th, 2026, at 2: 00 pm cst

The selected vendor will pay the college a monthly commission on gross sales in lieu of rent. the selected vendor will pay the college a monthly commission on gross sales in lieu of rent

Vendor must provide consistently reliable services, demonstrate professional behavior, and maintain excellent communication with the college. the selected vendor must provide consistently reliable services for students and staff, demonstrate professional behavior, and maintain excellent communication with the college

Optional site visits are offered on two dates. interested vendors are encouraged to attend an optional site visit and date 1: thursday, october 15, 2026 at 10: 00 a. m. date 2: friday, october 16, 2026 at 2: 00 p. m.

Violating the blackout period may cause disqualification. any such visitation, solicitation, or sales call by any representative of a prospective vendor in violation of this provision may cause the disqualification of such vendors letter of interest

Proposals must be received by November 3, 2026, 2:00 PM CT. Proposals received after the proposal submission time at the designated location will not be considered.

The contract will be awarded to the proposer that provides the best overall value to central health for the scope of work. Evaluation criteria include food access model, SNAP capability, local sourcing, outreach, and cost.

Vendors must be authorized to accept SNAP/EBT and hold food safety certifications. Vendor must hold certifications and comply with applicable federal, state, and local food safety, handling, storage, transportation, permitting, and inspection requirements.

Protests must be submitted within 10 calendar days after notification of award. Protest of contract award by a proposer that was not recommended for same must be submitted in writing to the procurement authority within ten (10) calendar days after central health notifies proposers of a contract award.

Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered. Contacting board members or staff may result in disqualification. Failure to meet mandatory requirements or submit required documents may lead to rejection.

Responses will not be accepted after the solicitation opening date and time. responses will not be accepted after the solicitationopening date and time.