This solicitation seeks pricing and contractual agreements with qualified broad line and/or produce distributors for the supply and delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables on an as-needed basis for APS food & nutrition services. Bids must be submitted electronically through BidNet Direct by September 1, 2026, at 2:00 pm (Albuquerque, NM time). Vendors must meet qualifications including having a current PACA license, refrigerated storage/delivery vehicles, and a written HACCP plan. All prices are FOB destination. APS reserves the right to negotiate deeper discounts.
Bids must be received by the due date and time, and no late bids will be accepted. bids must be received by the due date and time. no late bids will be accepted.
Payment is due only upon delivery net 30. unless otherwise agreed all goods called for in this bid shall be tendered in a single delivery and payment is due only upon such delivery net 30.
All bidders must guarantee full satisfaction of their products use or permit unsatisfactory product to be returned for full money refund. all bidders must guarantee full satisfaction of their products use or permit unsatisfactory product to be returned for full money refund.
The bid will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder that meets or exceeds the specifications scope of work outlined in the bid documents. the bid will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder that meets or exceeds the specificationsscope of work outlined in the bid documents.
Vendors must have adequate organizational capacity, facilities, equipment, and personnel to ensure prompt, reliable, and efficient service. vendors must have adequate organizational capacity, facilities, equipment, and personnel to ensure prompt, reliable, and efficient service.
Time is of the essence, and this purchase may be subject to termination for failure to deliver on time, unless delay was caused by APS. time is of the essence and this purchase may be subject to termination for failure to deliver on time, unless delay was caused by aps.
APS reserves the right to eliminate any bidder who submits incomplete or inadequate responses or is not responsive to the requirements of this invitation to bid. aps reserves the right to eliminate any bidder who submits incomplete or inadequate responses or is not responsive to the requirements of this invitation to bid.