Measuring Cup Government Bids & RFPs

Quotes are due no later than 2:00 p. m. EST on September 28, 2026.

The award may be made to the most responsive bidder offering products deemed to be the best interest of ccsd.

Bids which in any way qualify or vary the terms of these instructions, conditions and specifications may be considered nonresponsive and result in disqualification of the bidder.

Any discussions regarding price with other bidders prior to the bid opening is expressly forbidden and will result in disqualification of your bid.

For some items, a 2 year warranty is included, and for compartment trays, a 3 year prorated warranty against manufacturers defects is provided. 5 ea 2 year warranty and 168 ea 3 year prorated warranty against manufacturers defects

The award will be made to the proposer who best meets the requirements and is judged best able to provide a food service program for detainees of the Callaway County Detention Center.

Callaway County may make investigations to determine ability, and the respondent must furnish all requested information. Callaway county may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of any respondent

In case of default, Callaway County may procure items from other sources and hold the successful respondent responsible for any excess cost occasioned thereby. in case of default by the respondent or contractor, callaway county may procure the articles or services from other sources and hold the successful respondent responsible for any excess cost occasioned thereby.

Questions must be submitted in writing and received at least five business days prior to the date scheduled for rfp opening. all questions concerning the meaning or intent of these specifications must be submitted in writing and received at least five 5 business days prior to the date scheduled for rfp opening.

Directly contacting other county employees risks elimination from further consideration. respondents directly contacting other county employees risk elimination from further consideration.

Bids are due July 30, 2026, by 5:00 p. m. it is the bidders responsibility to ensure delivery of bid by july 30, 2026 by 5: 00 p. m.

All sums due to any suppliers utilized by successful bidders must be paid or will be paid within ten 10 days of receipt of any money received from the Cherokee Nation under any purchase order. all sums due to any suppliers utilized by successful bidders must be paid or will be paid within ten 10 days of receipt of any money received from the cherokee nation under any purchase order.

The award will be to the lowest most responsive, responsible bid, taking Indian preference into consideration. he lowest most responsive, responsible bid will be the determining factor in awarding thisbid taking indian preference in accordance with cherokee nation policy and procedures.

The Nation may investigate the bidder's ability to perform and reserves the right to reject any bid if the bidder is not properly qualified. he nation may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work, and the bidder shall furnish to the nation all such information and data for this purpose as the nation may request.

Bids received after the designated date and time will be ineligible for award. any bids received after the designated date and time will be ineligible for award.

Approximately 49 school orders in August 2026 with a delivery date in the first week of September 2026. There will also be a smaller order in November 2026.

Payment terms are net 30 days after receipt of correct invoice or acceptance of goods, whichever is later.

Vendor warrants that all goods delivered hereunder will be free from defects in materials and workmanship and will conform strictly to the specifications, drawings, or samples specified or furnished. This warranty shall survive any inspection, delivery, acceptance or payment by ucboe of the goods and shall run to ucboe and any user of the goods.

The bid will be awarded to the vendor with the lowest bottom line including the bid specification list, preapproved brands, unit price, extensions, and page total.

Failure to comply with the request to list all prices per item on each page in exhibit 1, subtotal each page and bid total on page 6 will invalidate your bid.