This is a formal sealed bid proposal for Korean dietary products for Nassau University Medical Center. The bid is for a 1-year contract with four 1-year renewal options. Estimated annual usage is $150,**** must be made inside the building to the dietary/food nutrition department between 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM, Monday-Friday. All finished products must comply with federal, state, and county health codes. Vendors must take precautions to prevent crushing and contamination of products. Vendors may bid on equal items but must provide full product information and samples if requested within 5 days. The contract may be terminated for failure to meet terms. The bid also includes detailed specifications for various Korean food items, including packaging and pricing requirements. Various legal and compliance forms are required, including those related to procurement law, noncollusive bidding, and tax certifications.
Deliveries are to be made inside the building to the dietary/food nutrition department between 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The bid notice states, all deliveries are to be made inside the building to the dietaryfood nutrition department between 10:30a. m. and 2:30p. m. , monday friday.
The bid notice states, if no discount is shown payment terms will be net 90. It also mentions cash discounts for prompt payment within 30, 60, or 90 days, but no specific discount percentage is provided.
The successful bidder warrants the equipment furnished and all associated equipment against any defects in design, workmanship and materials against failure to operate satisfactorily for one 1 year from the date of acceptance by the using department andor agency of the equipment, other than defects or failure shown by the contractor that have arisen solely from accident or abuse occurring after delivery to the nhcc agency. contractor agrees to replace any parts, which in the opinion of the user, shall fail from the above reasons.
The bid notice states, awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder.
The bidder must be prepared, if requested by the director of purchasing, to represent evidence of experience, ability, financial standing as well as a statement as to plant, machinery, trained personnel and capacity for the rendition of the service on which the vendor is bidding.
The bid notice mentions sanctions for knowing and willful violations of procurement requirements, including disqualification. It also states that failure to meet contract terms shall be grounds for termination and that the vendor will be charged the difference in cost if they are unable to replace rejected items in a timely manner.
The bid notice mentions pre bid site visits and bidders pre bid conference and walk through as potentially mandatory if boxes are checked on page 4. However, it also states that a site visit requirement form must be completed and provides a phone number to call for an appointment.
Samples, when required, must be submitted strictly in accordance with instructions, otherwise the bid may not be considered. If samples are requested subsequent to bid opening, they shall be delivered within five 5 business days of the request for the bid to be considered. Samples must be furnished free of charge.
Any objections to the terms of this sealed bid, once released in final form, or to the conduct of receipt, evaluation, or award of sealed bid must be presented in writing within ten calendar days of 1 the release of this solicitation, or 2 the date the objectorknows or should have known the basis for its objection.
The estimated annual usage is $150,****.
