Applesauce Government Bids & RFPs

Bids must be received by the bid opening date and time. bids received after the bid opening date and time will not be accepted.

Payment is net 30 days from receipt and acceptance of goods. payment terms should be net 30 days from receipt and acceptance of goods or services, and bidders invoice.

Goods must meet or exceed specifications. all goods and services furnished by the bidder pursuant to this itb shall be warranted to meet or exceed the specifications contained herein.

Award based on price, quality, availability, and responsiveness. primary factors used to determine awards under this itb will be price, quality, availability, and responsiveness.

Bidders must complete and return all required forms. failure to return all pages of the entire bid package. . . shall result in a determination that the bid is nonresponsive.

Default may result in charges for cost differences and prohibition from activity. the bidder in default will be prohibited from activity for a period of time determined by the severity of the default, but not exceeding two years.

Samples required for non-approved products. if you offer a product that is not preapproved in this bid, you must send a sample for review by october 29, 2026, 12:00 pm, cst.

Protests must be filed within the time prescribed in Florida statutes. failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section **** florida state statutes. . . shall constitute a waiver of proceedings.

Contacting district employees other than the designated representative may cause disqualification. vendors who contact any other district employee regarding the subject of this bid are subject to disqualification.

The response deadline for bids is September 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT.

Vendors must be registered in the online bidding system. The document also mentions requirements related to felony convictions and criminal background checks for employees who will have contact with students.

Attempting to contact school district personnel during the proposal or evaluation process may result in disqualification. Proposals received later than the specified time will be disqualified.

First delivery or will call shall occur after the issuance of a purchase order. Specific delivery dates will be indicated in the purchase orders and must be confirmed with ODOC warehouse receiving staff.

Payment is normally made within 30 days following the date the entire order is delivered and accepted or the date the invoice is received, whichever is later. After 45 days, contractor may assess overdue account charges up to a maximum rate of two-thirds of one percent per month (8 APR) on the outstanding balance.

All implied and expressed warranty provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code (ORS Chapter 72) are incorporated. Contractor warrants that all goods shall be new, unused, current production models, free from defects in materials, design and manufacture for the duration of the contract.

Award will be made to the responsible bidder submitting a responsive bid with the lowest total price, considering preferences for Oregon goods/services and resident bidders.

Bidders must submit bids that conform to the requirements of the ITB, including all required information and certifications. ODOC reserves the right to investigate and evaluate a bidder's responsibility to perform the contract.

Failure to comply with contract provisions, including tax laws, may result in contract termination and liability for damages. Late or misdirected samples may result in bid rejection.

ODOC reserves the right to request samples after bid closing from one or more bidders during the evaluation process. If requested, bidders shall deliver samples within four days after the date of the request.

Requests for clarification or changes to contractual terms or specifications must be received by the deadline specified in the Schedule of Events (July 17, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST). Protests, if allowed, must also be received by this deadline.

Contact with other ODOC staff regarding this ITB without prior clearance from the single point of contact will lead to disqualification. Failure to supply all required information may be cause for bid rejection.

The closing datetime for bids is July 31, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST. Delivery of goods will occur after the issuance of a purchase order, with specific dates indicated on the purchase order and confirmed with ODOC warehouse receiving staff.

Payment is normally made within 30 days following the date the entire order is delivered and accepted or the date the invoice is received, whichever is later. After 45 days, contractor may assess overdue account charges up to a maximum rate of two-thirds of one percent per month (8% APR) on the outstanding balance.

All implied and expressed warranty provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code (ORS Chapter 72) are incorporated. Contractor warrants that all goods shall be new, unused, current production models, free from defects in materials, design, and manufacture for the duration of the contract.

ODOC may award one or more contracts based on the lowest responsive bids by responsible bidder per line item, groups of items, or all or none, whichever is in the best interest of ODOC. Preferences for Oregon goods and services, and resident bidders, will be applied.

Bidders must submit bids that conform to the requirements of the ITB, including all required information and signatures. The low bidder may be required to submit product details for ODOC approval prior to award. Responsibility of the bidder will be investigated.

Failure to comply with requests for information or samples may result in bid rejection. Late bids will not be considered. Significant delays in delivery time after receipt of order may be considered in determining responsiveness.

ODOC reserves the right to request samples after bid closing from one or more bidders during the evaluation process. If samples are requested, bidder shall deliver samples to ODOC within four (4) days after the date of the request.

Requests for clarification or changes to contractual terms or specifications must be received by the deadline specified in the Schedule of Events (July 17, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST). Protests, if allowed, must also be received by this deadline.

Contact with other ODOC staff regarding this ITB without prior clearance from the Single Point of Contact will lead to disqualification. Failure to supply all required information or to comply with sample requests may also result in disqualification.

Failure to comply with the national menu specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award.