Purchase of fresh fruit and vegetables for Bristol Board of Education dining services through June 30, 2027. Bids are due August 13, 2026, 10:00 AM. Prices must be FOB destination. City is exempt from federal and state taxes. Proposals accepted via digital format only at bidnetdirect. com. City reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Award based on lowest responsive and responsible bidder, considering quality, specifications, suitability, and delivery terms. Payment terms are net 30 days. Contractor must provide insurance certificates. Buy American requirement applies.
Bids are required by August 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
Payment terms are net 30 days after receipt of goods or properly executed invoice, whichever is later. A contractor may quote payment discount terms which may be considered in making the award.
All products and equipment delivered must be new, and shall include any and all manufacturer warranties, unless otherwise stated in the bid specifications.
Award will be based on quality of the articles or services to be supplied, their conformance with specifications, delivery terms, price, administrative costs, past performance, and financial responsibility.
The city of bristol intends to make award to the lowest responsive and responsible qualified bidder.
Failure of a contractor to deliver commodities or perform services as specified will constitute authority to purchase said commodities or services on the open market. Contractor agrees to promptly reimburse the city for excess cost of these purchases.
Accepted bid samples do not supersede specifications for quality unless sample is superior in quality. All deliveries shall have at least the same quality as the accepted bid sample. Samples are furnished free of charge.
The purchasing department may reject any bidder in default of any prior contract or guilty of misrepresentation or any bidder with a member of its firm in default or guilty of misrepresentation.
