Blue Cheese Government Bids & RFPs

Deliveries must be made between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM, Monday through Friday, unless other arrangements have been made with the school. The purchasing department must be notified if materials cannot be delivered within 30 days of receipt of a purchase order, and the district reserves the right to cancel any back orders over 30 days.

Payment will be made only after correct presentation of claim forms. Payments of any claim shall not preclude the school district from making a claim for adjustment on any item found not to have been in accordance with general conditions and specifications. True, accurate, and transparent billing is essential, with invoices including the basis for charges and supported by records. Overcharges discovered in audits must be refunded immediately.

The successful bidder guarantees products against defective material or workmanship and to repair or replace any damages or maiming occasioned in transit. They also guarantee adequate protection from damage for all work and to prepare damages of any kind for which they or their workmen are responsible.

The board of education reserves the right to award the bid to on either an item-by-item basis, grouped by like items, or in total by supplier, whichever results in the lowest overall cost to the district. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidders on the specifications.

The submission of a bid will be construed to mean that the bidder is fully informed as to the extent and character of the supplies, materials or equipment required and a representation that the bidder can furnish the supplies, materials or equipment satisfactorily in complete compliance with the specifications.

Failure to deliver within the time specified, or failure to make replacement of rejected articles immediately, may result in the school district purchasing from other sources at the successful bidder's expense. Non-performance of the contract can result in cancellation at the successful bidder's expense. Failure to adhere to the integrity rider terms may result in forfeiture of any past or future right to payment.

The district reserves the right to request a representative sample of any product offered by any bidder. Samples must be provided at no cost to the district within five 5 days of request. Accepted bid samples do not supersede specifications for quality unless the bid sample is superior.

No interpretation of the meaning of the specifications or other contract document will be made to any bidder orally. Every request for such interpretation should be in writing, addressed to the school district, no later than five 5 days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids.

Illegible or vague bids may be rejected. Failure to comply with labeling requirements for cartons may be considered sufficient reason for refusal to accept the goods. Bids that do not comply with noncollusive bidding certification may not be considered for award.

The bid notice states Items from freezer storage must be delivered within 90 days from date of processing. and Delivery must be made on dates and during hours as specified in contract.

The bid notice states Payments will be made upon receipt of invoices after commodities have been delivered and accepted.

The bid notice states Items so designated are to be bid both with and without government donated commodities GDC and will be awarded by the lowest bid.

The bid notice states meat and poultry products must be processed or manufactured in plants operated under the meat and poultry inspection program of the food safety and inspection services of the u. s. department of agriculture or under an inspection program approved by that agency. and Products and brands not previously approved by the dpw dietary advisory committee will not be accepted.

The bid notice states If the vendor fails, neglects or refuses to do so, the commonwealth shall then have the right to purchase on the open market and charge the defaulting vendor any increase in price plus **** for liquidated damages. and Partial or late deliveries or incorrect items may be rejected and any difference in price for repurchase will be charged to the defaulting vendor, plus **** for liquidated damages.

The bid notice states Samples may be submitted to the dpw dietary advisory committee for formal evaluations and approval.

The bid notice states delivery must be made on dates and during hours as specified in contract.

The bid notice states payment will be made upon receipt of invoiced after commodities have been delivered and accepted.

The bid notice states items so designated are to be bid both with and without government donated commodities gdc and will be awarded by the lowest bid.

The bid notice states bidder must circle productbrand being bid for each item when submitting bid. products and brands not previously approved by the dpw dietary advisory committee will not be accepted.

The bid notice states oncompliance will be cause for rejection unless prior approval for change is granted by the director of dietetic services.

The bid notice states samples may be submitted to the dpw dietary advisory committee for formal evaluations and approval.