Vegetable Government Bids & RFPs

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.

Bids must be received by the due date and time: July 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. No late bids will be accepted.

Payment terms are Net 30, unless specifically waived by APS in a separate written document. Invoices must be submitted properly and match products delivered.

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

The bid will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder that meets or exceeds the specifications and scope of work outlined in the bid documents.

Vendors must possess a current and valid PACA license, have or access to refrigerated warehouse facilities, and have or access to mechanically refrigerated delivery vehicles. A written HACCP plan is also required.

The document mentions potential termination for cause or convenience, and that APS reserves the right to reject bids for non-compliance or inadequate responses.

Albuquerque Public Schools Food Nutrition Services reserves the right, prior to award, to inspect the vendors facilities and operations.

Protests must 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, submitting incomplete or inadequate responses, or not being responsive to the requirements of the invitation to bid may result in disqualification.