Fruit Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that paper bids must be delivered to the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Finance Office, and electronic bids must be finalized in BidNet Direct by 2:30 p. m. on June 3, 2026. No bid will be accepted after this time.

The successful bidder shall replace, at no cost to Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, any produce products purchased as a result of this bid, if that product is deemed unacceptable for any reason resulting from deviations from the specifications contained herein, or as a result of improper storage, shipping or handling of product by the successful bidder or its designated carrier.

The bid award will be based on the following criteria: total compliance with all written specifications, price factor, experience and capabilities to provide produce products, ability to maintain inventory on an as needed basis, quality, delivery and pickup capabilities, and bidder responsiveness and responsibility. The bid will be awarded on an all-or-nothing basis, with the entire bid awarded to one vendor.

The bidder must have sufficient staffing to handle orders, as well as supply general information. The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office reserves the right to inspect the bidder's stocking facility.

If for any reason, vendor withdraws bid after forty-eight (48) hours after bid opening, vendor is subject to being invoiced the cost difference incurred from the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office purchasing same merchandise from next available vendor.

Upon request, bidders shall be required to provide samples of items bid. Should a sample be requested, it shall be required that the bidder, or his representative, furnish the requested samples to Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, Purchasing Office within three (3) working days of request.

Any bids submitted not in compliance with bid instructions showing unauthorized additions, conditional or alternate bids, incomplete bids, etc. , will be rejected.