Catering Supplies Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that unless otherwise specified, delivery shall be made no later than thirty (30) days after receipt of order. For off-catalog or special order items, delivery shall be made no later than forty-five (45) days after receipt of order. The bid notice also mentions that vendor may become ineligible for future bids unless all items are delivered within the specified time.

The bid notice states that payment will be authorized after receipt of products and the MSBSD's actual inspection and acceptance of items ordered. Purchase order numbers shall appear on all invoices.

The bid notice states that the vendor guarantees to answer personally for all consumable products supplied to the MSBSD and shall undertake to correct workmanship or other defects in consumable products found by the MSBSD. All products supplied will be original, new, and the brand and product ID number originally bid. The vendor will promptly remove any consumable products that the MSBSD designates as nonconforming or defective and will promptly replace defective consumable products so as to avoid disrupting the MSBSD's schedule.

The bid notice states that the MSBSD will recommend award of a contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for each category.

The bid notice requires bidders to be qualified contractors and to ensure that subcontractors are appropriately licensed, insured, and bonded, and qualified to meet all of the requirements of the invitation to bid.

The bid notice states that continued instances of nonperformance may result in termination of the contract and render the awarded bidder ineligible for future solicitations, at the sole discretion of the MSBSD. It also mentions that if the bidder fails to fulfill in a timely and proper manner their obligation under the agreement, the MSBSD shall have the right to terminate this agreement.

The response deadline for this solicitation is May 28, 2026, at 02:30 PM ET.

The bid notice does not explicitly state payment terms. However, it does mention the ability to accept purchasing card payments and any associated restrictions or fees.

The bid notice states that award of this solicitation will be contingent upon the completion of a solicitation award agreement signed by both parties.

Vendors must provide company information, including company name, certifying official's name and title, principal place of business address, and company phone number and email. They must also upload required documents such as a pricing spreadsheet, IRS Form W9, proof of insurance, and affidavits related to labor coercion, conflict of interest, and foreign country of concern. Compliance with drug-free workplace programs is also mentioned as a preference.

The bid notice mentions that violation of the prohibited contact cone of silence provision may be grounds for rejecting a response.

The question deadline for this solicitation is May 8, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.