Chocolate Milk Government Bids & RFPs

Deliveries are to be made for the period of October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. dates of delivery will be for the period of october 1, 2026 to december 31, 2026.

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. 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

Past performance will be based on a go/no-go basis, assessing timeliness of deliveries and order accuracy and completeness. only quoters who receive a go rating under this factor will be considered eligible for award.

A history of substantial delivery delays will result in a nogo determination. a history of substantial delivery delays will result in a nogo determination.

Deliveries must be made up to three times weekly, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 5:30 am and 10:30 am eastern time. delivery to vamhcs will consist of three medical center locations

Payments shall be monthly in arrears upon receipt of a properly executed invoice. payments shall be monthly in arrears upon receipt of a properly executed invoice.

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. 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.

Bids must be received by the closing date of August 25, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. CST. bids will be received and accepted until 2: 00 p. m. , tuesday august 25, 2026.

No invoice shall be paid before all conditions of this bid have been completed to the satisfaction of the desoto parish school board. no invoice shall be paid before all conditions of this bid have been completed to the satisfaction of the desoto parish school board.

If any manufacturer warranty is offered, attach any and all manufacturer warranties or other warranties concerning the equipment, materials or supplies to the bidders bid proposal form. if any manufacturer warranty is offered, attach any and all manufacturer warranties or other warranties concerning the equipment, materials or supplies to the bidders bid proposal form.

The cost price analysis states that the vendor with the lowest price receives the 50 maximum points. cost vendor with the lowest price receives the 50 maximum points.

For a bidder to be declared a responsive and responsible vendor they must have a proven record of service in the administration of a contract of this size and this type. for a bidder to be declared a responsive and responsible vendor they must have a proven record of service in the administration of a contract of this size and this type.

In case of nonperformance, defective performance, or delay, the successful bidder agrees to pay the dpsb as stipulated damages an amount equal to 10 of the contract amount or 10 of the unit price times the quantity of any items to be delivered under the contract which are not delivered or are delivered in defective condition, or delivered late. in the case of nonperformance, defective performance, or delay in performance of an obligation of any contract or purchase order awarded by the school board pursuant to the specifications, the successful bidder agrees to pay the dpsb as stipulated damages an amountequal to 10 of the contract amount or 10 of the unit price times the quantity of any items to be delivered under the contract which are not delivered or are delivered in defectivecondition, or delivered late.

If requested by the desoto parish school board, samples must be furnished free of any charge to the desoto parish school board. if requested by the desoto parish school board, samples must be furnished free of any charge to the desoto parish school board.

Bids that are not prepared in accordance with these instructions to vendors may be rejected and/or disqualified. bids that are not prepared in accordance with these instructions to vendors may be rejected and/or disqualified.

Delivery must be made on dates and during hours as specified in the contract. Noncompliance will be cause for rejection unless prior approval for change is granted by the director of dietetic services.

Payment will be made upon receipt of invoiced after commodities have been delivered and accepted. Vendor shall indicate at the time of delivery any discrepancies between actual net weight or count and the contracted amount and record the discrepancy on the delivery slips.

Items designated for the federal government donated commodity program will be awarded by the lowest bid.

Samples may be submitted to the DPW Dietary Advisory Committee for formal evaluations and approval. Failure to comply with requested information for samples will be cause for rejection.

No further awards will be made to any firm with any unpaid laboratory bill. Failure to comply with requested information for samples will be cause for rejection.