Carrot Government Bids & RFPs

Deliveries must be made Monday through Thursday between 7:30 a. m. and 2:00 p. m. unless otherwise approved by TPS. deliver to designated tps school locations monday through thursday between 7: 30 a. m. and 2: 00 p. m.

TPS pays for accepted products delivered in accordance with the contract. Invoices must correspond to products actually delivered and accepted. tps will not pay for items that were not delivered, were rejected or were returned.

Vendor must maintain current USDA GAP/GHP certification, written food safety plan, traceability and recall plan, country of origin documentation, and current food business license. current usda gapghp certification or audit documentation, as applicable

Repeated failure to meet contract requirements may result in corrective action, withholding payment for nonconforming products, or termination. repeated failure to meet contract requirements may result in corrective action, withholding payment for nonconforming products or termination

Products may be rejected for spoilage, mold, bruising, insect damage, contamination, improper temperature, incorrect product, incorrect quantity or size, poor freshness, damaged packaging, specification failure or improper handling. tps may reject products for spoilage, mold, bruising, insect damage, contamination, improper temperature

Bids must be received by the bid opening date and time. bids received after the bid opening date and time will not be accepted.

Payment is net 30 days from receipt and acceptance of goods. payment terms should be net 30 days from receipt and acceptance of goods or services, and bidders invoice.

Goods must meet or exceed specifications. all goods and services furnished by the bidder pursuant to this itb shall be warranted to meet or exceed the specifications contained herein.

Award based on price, quality, availability, and responsiveness. primary factors used to determine awards under this itb will be price, quality, availability, and responsiveness.

Bidders must complete and return all required forms. failure to return all pages of the entire bid package. . . shall result in a determination that the bid is nonresponsive.

Default may result in charges for cost differences and prohibition from activity. the bidder in default will be prohibited from activity for a period of time determined by the severity of the default, but not exceeding two years.

Samples required for non-approved products. if you offer a product that is not preapproved in this bid, you must send a sample for review by october 29, 2026, 12:00 pm, cst.

Protests must be filed within the time prescribed in Florida statutes. failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section **** florida state statutes. . . shall constitute a waiver of proceedings.

Contacting district employees other than the designated representative may cause disqualification. vendors who contact any other district employee regarding the subject of this bid are subject to disqualification.

All items are to be delivered within 30 days of the order, unless other arrangements have been made. all items are to be delivered within 30 days of the order

Failure to comply with stated item specifications could result in quoted item not being considered for award. failure to comply with the stated item specifications could result in your quoted item not being considered for award

Vendors who fail to meet the delivery schedule are subject to be removed from future bidders lists. vendors who fail to meet the delivery schedule are subject to be removed from future bidderslists

Items that fail to meet specifications will be refused and must be picked up at the vendors expense. items that fail to meet specifications will be refused and must be picked up at the vendors expense