Chocolate Government Bids & RFPs

Delivery quoted must be stated in terms of work days after receipt of the order. Delivery quoted must be stated in terms of work days after receipt of the order.

Bidders who fail to complete and submit the Northern Ireland Fair Employment Practices Disclosure may not be eligible for a contract award. if a bidder or appropriate parties fail to complete and submit it, they shall not be eligible for a contract award.

Bids must be received by the Bids and Contracts Department by Monday, July 13, 2026, at 1:30 p. m. any bids received after the designated date and time, will not be considered.

It is customary that payment terms will be net 30 days from invoice date. However, due to the volume of purchases by the Jefferson County Board of Education, and certain down times, such as Christmas holidays, spring and fall breaks and summer vacation, occasionally 45 days from invoice date will be necessary to process payment. vendor will be responsible for disclosing in their bid their acceptance of these terms.

All bidders submitting proposals for labor or product should attach the nature, extent and conditions of all warranties. Products that are deemed inferior, of poor quality, or unacceptable by representatives of the district shall be returned at no cost to the district and must be replaced within 24 hours from the time of notice of unacceptability with an acceptable product.

Bids shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, taking into consideration the amount of the bid, the quality of commodities, goods or services proposed to be provided and their conformity with specifications, compatibility with existing services, material or equipment, the purpose for which the contract or order is to be awarded, terms of delivery including date, point of delivery or pickup, and transportation charges, and other identifiable objective circumstances or considerations that reasonably reflect or evidence the bidders ability to meet the requirements of the invitation to bid. bid will be awarded to lowest bid for the specified services for all Jefferson county schools.

Prospective bidders and contractors shall be properly licensed, certified, or registered with appropriate governmental or regulatory authorities and must be prepared to demonstrate to the Jefferson County Board of Education the board their fitness and ability to provide the product, material, or service on the terms and conditions specified. All potential vendors must disclose eligibility to bid on the project. Complete enclosed certificate of eligibility.

Failure to deliver as specified and in accordance with the bid submitted, including promised delivery, will constitute sufficient grounds for cancellation of the order at the option of the Jefferson County Board of Education. If at any time the vendor makes a delivery that is not in accordance with the instructions, conditions, and specifications set forth by the Jefferson County Board of Education without the consent of said Jefferson County Board of Education, such delivery will constitute grounds for the cancellation of the contract and/or the removal of this vendor from the Jefferson County Board of Education bidders list for not less than one year.

The board reserves the right to request demonstrations or samples of products or services before an award is made. The vendor must supply a return label or pick up the sample within one month following the bid opening.

Bids may be disqualified before the awarding of the contract for any of the following: Failure to mark the envelope as required, failure to sign a bid document, failure to include requested information, excessive errors, failure to include bid bond if required, failure to have an original signature, or failure to attend the prebid meeting if required. Failure to do so [identify and document deviations] may result in disqualification of the vendor.

Delivery and installation of all equipment shall be within **** days after notice to proceed and with coordination through the Parks and Recreation Department.

Payment terms are net 30 days unless an early payment discount is quoted. Payment terms are net thirty 30 days unless bidder quotes early payment discount.

Contracted supplier warrants that supplies are fit for purpose, merchantable, of good quality, free from defects, and conform to contract standards. Contracted supplier warrants that 1 the supplies to be provided to the city pursuant to this agreement are fit and sufficient for the purpose intended

The lowest responsible bidder will be determined based on quality and performance, ability and capacity to perform, ability to perform within the time specified, character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency, previous performance, and ability to provide future maintenance.

The owner may investigate the bidder's ability to perform, requiring information on capital, credit rating, office force, field force, labor relations, and equipment supply. The owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigations of, such bidder fails to satisfy the owner that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract

Liquidated damages of **** per day will apply for exceeding the schedule. with a **** five hundred **** us dollars per day in liquidated damages for exceeding the schedule will apply.

Protests must be submitted in writing to the procurement manager within ten calendar days of the notification of intent to award or statement of award. shall protest in writing to the procurement manager within ten 10 calendar days of the notification of intent to award or statement of award.

Disqualification may occur if a bidder contacts a city employee about the bid or if the bid contains false information. Do not contact any city employee about this bid or you will be disqualified.

Deliveries must be made between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM, Monday through Friday, unless other arrangements have been made with the school. The purchasing department must be notified if materials cannot be delivered within 30 days of receipt of a purchase order, and the district reserves the right to cancel any back orders over 30 days.

Payment will be made only after correct presentation of claim forms. Payments of any claim shall not preclude the school district from making a claim for adjustment on any item found not to have been in accordance with general conditions and specifications. True, accurate, and transparent billing is essential, with invoices including the basis for charges and supported by records. Overcharges discovered in audits must be refunded immediately.

The successful bidder guarantees products against defective material or workmanship and to repair or replace any damages or maiming occasioned in transit. They also guarantee adequate protection from damage for all work and to prepare damages of any kind for which they or their workmen are responsible.

The board of education reserves the right to award the bid to on either an item-by-item basis, grouped by like items, or in total by supplier, whichever results in the lowest overall cost to the district. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidders on the specifications.

The submission of a bid will be construed to mean that the bidder is fully informed as to the extent and character of the supplies, materials or equipment required and a representation that the bidder can furnish the supplies, materials or equipment satisfactorily in complete compliance with the specifications.

Failure to deliver within the time specified, or failure to make replacement of rejected articles immediately, may result in the school district purchasing from other sources at the successful bidder's expense. Non-performance of the contract can result in cancellation at the successful bidder's expense. Failure to adhere to the integrity rider terms may result in forfeiture of any past or future right to payment.

The district reserves the right to request a representative sample of any product offered by any bidder. Samples must be provided at no cost to the district within five 5 days of request. Accepted bid samples do not supersede specifications for quality unless the bid sample is superior.

No interpretation of the meaning of the specifications or other contract document will be made to any bidder orally. Every request for such interpretation should be in writing, addressed to the school district, no later than five 5 days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids.

Illegible or vague bids may be rejected. Failure to comply with labeling requirements for cartons may be considered sufficient reason for refusal to accept the goods. Bids that do not comply with noncollusive bidding certification may not be considered for award.

Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p. m. , Monday, July 6, 2026.

All invoices will be paid after monthly statements have been received.

Award shall be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder who best meets the terms, conditions, instructions, specifications of the bid and most advantageous to the STPSB child nutrition program.

The successful bidder shall furnish a performance bond in the amount of $100,**** and a certificate of insurance within fifteen calendar days after award of bid but prior to start of service.

If scheduled deliveries are not made in time due to failure on the part of the vendor, or item does not meet specifications or is received in an unsatisfactory condition or is damaged or is in an unusable condition or if service is unsatisfactory, the vendor will be required to reimburse the school board for the cost of milk consumed for each of the meals involved.

The St. Tammany Parish School Board reserves the right to conduct a site visit/inspection of the low bidder's warehouse/facility before making an award.

Any protest to the award/rejection of a bid or proposal must be submitted in writing to Supervisor of Purchasing, 321 N. Theard Street, Covington, LA **** within one week from receipt of award/rejection letter.

Failure to comply with bid requirements, such as submitting bid security or required certifications, will cause your bid to be nonresponsive.

The estimated value of this bid is $796,****.