Chow Chow Government Bids & RFPs

Proposals must be received by 2:00 p. m. CST on November 25, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted. proposals must be received by 2:00 p. m. cst on november 25, 2026

Payment terms are net 30. Invoices must be submitted via ACH payment and include purchase order numbers. payment terms are net 30

Best-value methodology. Evaluation criteria: product quality 25%, delivery reliability and supply continuity 25%, experience and references 10%, cost 40%. this procurement shall be conducted using a best-value methodology

Proposers must be responsible, with financial capacity, integrity, and performance history. References from zoos, aquariums, or institutional buyers required. the zoo may evaluate proposer responsibility, including financial capacity, integrity, and performance history

The zoo reserves the right to request a sample of the product before vendor selection is finalized. the zoo reserves the right to request a sample of the product before vendor selection is finalized

Protests concerning solicitation terms must be filed within 5 business days after the basis is known. Protests concerning notice of intent to award within 5 business days following issuance. a protest concerning the terms, conditions, or specifications of this solicitation must be filed within five (5) business days

Unauthorized contact with zoo employees may result in disqualification. Late proposals rejected. Failure to acknowledge addenda may render proposal nonresponsive. unauthorized contact may result in disqualification

Quotations must be submitted electronically no later than November 11, 2026, 12:00 PM EST. Deliveries shall begin on January 1, 2027. quotations shall be submitted electronically to ***@***. *. * no later than november 11, 2026, 12: 00 pm est.

Orders exceeding $15,000 paid via electronic funds transfer; orders at or below $15,000 may be paid using a government purchase card. orders exceeding 15, 000 will be paid through electronic funds transfer eft. orders at or below 15, 000 may be paid using a government purchase card.

Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation represents the best value to the government, evaluated on compliance with specifications, past performance, and price. award will be made to the responsible offeror or offerors whose quotation represents the best value to the government.

Offerors must maintain active SAM registration and provide a current kosher certification letter covering all quoted products. offerors shall provide a current kosher certification letter covering all quoted products.

Failure to comply with kosher specifications will result in quoted item not being considered for award. failure to comply with the religious diet kosher specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award.

Quotations must be submitted electronically no later than November 11, 2026, 12:00 PM EST. quotations shall be submitted electronically to ***@***. *. * no later than november 11, 2026, 12: 00 pm est.

Orders exceeding $15,000 paid via EFT; orders at or below $15,000 may use government purchase card. orders exceeding 15, 000 will be paid through electronic funds transfer eft. orders at or below 15, 000 may be paid using a government purchase card.

Best value to the government. award will be made to the responsible offeror or offerors whose quotation represents the best value to the government.

Active SAM registration and current halal certification letter required. offerors must maintain an active registration in the system for award management sam at sam. gov and offerors shall submit a current halal certification letter covering all products quoted.

Failure to provide certification documentation may result in ineligibility. failure to provide the required certification documentation with the quotation may result in the offeror being ineligible for award.

Bids must be electronically uploaded by December 2, 2026 at 10:30 AM. any bid document received after the deadline established will not be accepted, regardless of the delivery method.

Invoices processed after inspection and acceptance. invoices will be processed for payment only after inspection and acceptance of the order shipment by an authorized representative of ocbh.

All goods warranted merchantable and free from defects. all goods furnished hereunder are warranted to be merchantable and free from all material defects and of good workmanship and fit for the purposes intended.

Bidders must complete experience qualifications questionnaire with at least 3 references. this questionnaire must be filled out and submitted as a part of the proposal. failure to complete this form or to provide any of the requested information will be grounds for the rejection of the bid proposal.

Penalty for business registration violations: $25 for each day of violation, not to exceed $50,000 for each business registration copy not properly provided or maintained.

Failure to submit required documents causes automatic rejection. failure to submit the required information is cause for automatic rejection of the bid or proposal.

Delivery is required within 21 calendar days after receipt of a government signed, funded award. The solicitation states: delivery to be made according to the following schedule: item: all contract line items quantity: all any quantities within days after date of contract: 21 calendar days of receipt of a government signed, funded award.

Payment will be made in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act. The solicitation states: the government will make payment in accordance with the prompt payment act 31 **** and prompt payment regulations at 5 cfr part ****.

The contractor warrants that items are merchantable and fit for use. The solicitation states: the contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered under this contract are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

Awards will be based on best value considering price and past performance. The solicitation states: awards will be made to the responsible quoters whose quote conforms to the requirements and is determined to provide the best value to the government, considering the evaluation factors outlined below. 1 price. . . 2 past performance.

Offerors must have an active SAM registration and be a small business concern. The solicitation states: the offeror shall have an active federal government contracts registration in the system for award management sam when submitting an offer or quotation and offers are solicited only from small business concerns.

Failure to meet delivery schedules may negatively affect past performance. The solicitation states: contractor failure to meet delivery schedules without an excusable delay and/or failure to conform to contract specifications will negatively affect the contractors history of past performance.

Failure to comply with national menu specifications will result in non-consideration for award. The solicitation states: failure to comply with the national menu specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award.