RFP for hospitalwide cake and dessert orders catering services for Parkland Health. Term: 3 years base plus 2-year option. MWBE goal 25%. Proposals due 12/07/2026 10:00 PM CT. Must register and submit electronically via supplier portal. Product samples and taste tests required for vendors in competitive range. Best value procurement. Pricing valid 180 days. Payment within 30 days of invoice acceptance. Multiple delivery locations across Dallas area.
Proposals must be submitted by the due date and time: proposal due date: ****, 10: 00 pm ct. Late proposals will not be considered.
Payment is made within 30 days of acceptance: payment by district shall be made within thirty 30 days of acceptance by district of each accurate and undisputed invoice submitted for payment.
This is a best value procurement: the district evaluates proposals based on a combination of price and nonprice factors and may make tradeoffs between price and other factors.
Offerors must maintain permits and licenses, comply with FDA and state regulations, be available 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM CST daily, and not charge additional delivery fees: the offeror must be available to provide services from 5: 00am through 10: 00pm cst monday through sunday.
Failure to comply may result in corrective action: the offeror may be subject to corrective action, liquidated damages, or contract termination for failure to comply with regulatory requirements, late or failed delivery, or nonconformance with product specifications.
Product samples are required: product samples will be requested as part of this bid and demonstrations may be required for vendors in the competitive range and should be provided free of charge.
Protests must be filed in writing: protests of the award must be made in writing via email to ***@***. *. * or letter to the contracts department address.
Violating the silent period may cause disqualification: any violation of the silent period, including unauthorized contact with district personnel, may result in immediate disqualification of the prospective vendor from further consideration.