Meat Products Government Bids & RFPs

Delivery is of the essence and the state reserves the right to reject any and all vendors who cannot make delivery on or before Thursday, August 6, 2026.

Payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later. Discounts for payment made within 30 days will be accepted but will not be an award consideration.

It is the intent of the state to award this contract on an individual basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidders meeting the specifications, excluding lines 2-36 which will be awarded on a grouped basis to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the specifications.

The state reserves the right to reject any and all vendors who cannot make delivery on or before Thursday, August 6, 2026.

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.

If a potential bidder does not notify the division of purchases and supplies in advance of the bid opening date of any possible discrepancy then any such discrepancy or erratum cannot be the basis for a protest of award. If a potential bidder does not notify the division of purchases and supplies in advance of the bid opening date of any possible discrepancy then any such discrepancy or erratum cannot be the basis for a protest of award.

If a bidder or appropriate parties fail to complete and submit the Northern Ireland Fair Employment Practices Disclosure, they shall 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 due date and time. No late bids will be accepted. The bid due date is 07/29/2026 at 2:30 PM.

Any invoice received and payment made shall be subject to APS terms and conditions net 30 unless specifically waived by APS in a separate written document.

All bidders must guarantee full satisfaction of their products' use or permit unsatisfactory product to be returned for full money refund. Bidders will replace damaged items at no cost to APS.

Awards will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders meeting all specifications and requirements of the invitation to bid.

Vendors must demonstrate the ability to consistently supply and deliver New Mexico-grown fresh fruits, vegetables, and meat products, be legally authorized to conduct business in New Mexico, and have experience in distribution to institutional or food service customers.

Repeated late or incomplete deliveries may be grounds for contract termination. Failure to provide or maintain accurate contact information may constitute grounds for enforcement action, including inspection delays being deemed nonresponsive and resulting in contract termination.

The district reserves the right to inspect the facilities, farms, and/or organizational operations of any prospective or awarded vendor. Vendors have 14 days to schedule and complete a farm visit upon request.

Any offeror who is aggrieved in connection with a solicitation or award of an agreement may protest to the purchasing office in accordance with the requirements of the contracting procurement regulations and the state procurement code. The protest should be made in writing within 24 hours after the facts or occurrences giving rise thereto, but in no case later than 15 calendar days after the facts or occurrences giving rise thereto.

Failure to submit mandatory items with the response may deem it nonresponsive and may be disqualified. Refusal to participate or failure to respond within the 14-day period for farm inspections will result in contract termination.