Telephone Plan Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that responses shall be submitted no later than May 5, 2026, 1:00 PM MDT. Responses shall be submitted no later than May 5, 2026, 1:00 pm 13:00 mdt.

The bid notice requests information regarding company name, unique entity id (UEI), mailing address, phone number, and e-mail of the designated point of contact, as well as information regarding business size and socioeconomic designation (HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, WOSB, SDVOSB, ISBEE, IEE). A statement of interest and capabilities information, including licensing, bonding, insurance, and past experience, is also requested. Interested parties are requested to respond with the following data: administrative data: company name, unique entity id uei, mailing address, phone number, and e mail of designated point of contact. information regarding business size and or socioeconomic designation hubzone, 8 a, sdb, wosb, sdvosb, isbee, iee. a statement of interest and capabilities information. capability information should include licensing, bonding, insurance, and past experience.

Questions regarding this sources sought request for information shall be submitted in writing, through e-mail, to the contracting specialists, no later than April 28, 2026, 11:00 am 11:00 mdt. Questionsquestions regarding this sources sought request for information shall be submitted in writing, through e mail, to the contracting specialists, no later than april 28, 2026, 11:00 am 11:00 mdt.

The bid notice states that all products must be delivered in clean, odor-free, and sturdy cases, and dairy and juice products with less than seven days shelf life will not be accepted. Additionally, replacement of damaged goods must take place within 24 hours of initial delivery.

The bid notice states that bids will be calculated by extending the quoted price by the estimated volume requested and award will be made on the basis of low total. In the event there is a tie of low bids or other complications which may arise, the bids will be referred to the food service director for recommendation of award, based upon quality of the product, labeled net weight, service preferences, location of the processing plant, or any other distinguishing factor felt to be a valid consideration.

The bid notice states that all bidders must have a written HACCP plan and working HACCP procedures in place at the time of bid submission. Written HACCP plans must be provided to the Columbus City Schools, Director of Food Services, upon request. Unannounced inspections by a representative of Columbus City Schools Food Service of all facilities used by the successful bidder must be permitted.

The bid notice states that failure of the successful bidder to deliver products in a timely manner may, at the discretion of the Columbus City Schools Director of Food Services, result in the cancellation of part or all of the bid agreement.

The bid notice states that unannounced inspections by a representative of Columbus City Schools Food Service of all facilities used by the successful bidder must be permitted.

The bid notice states that if you are submitting other than the preferred brand you must provide a sample by April 23, 2026, 12:00 PM. It also states that samples and testing at the discretion of the buyer, representative samples may be required for testing by the food service department in which case the bidder will be so notified.

The bid notice states that the deadline for submitting questions is 12:00 PM on April 30, 2026.

The bid notice states that sealed qualifications must be delivered before 12:00 pm on May 4, 2026.

The bid notice states that the highest-ranking respondent will then be recommended to the superintendent who may recommend to the board for award of the contract, based on price and other factors.

The bid notice states that qualifications must be submitted on the standard forms included within the specifications and as required by the specifications.

The bid notice states that no sample submission is required.

The bid notice states that no company/firm shall modify, withdraw, or cancel its qualifications or any part thereof for sixty 60 days after the time designated for the receipt of qualifications in the advertisement or request for qualifications.

The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System will have a site visit on April 20, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. The meeting place is the Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center, Police Station, **** Plummer Street, Sepulveda, CA **** interested parties are encouraged to attend.

The VA Northern Arizona will have a site visit on April 21, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. The meeting place is building 28, police station on Northern Arizona Healthcare System campus. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. It is not mandatory.