Food Standards Government Bids & RFPs

The management firm shall receive a management fee of $175,**** per year, payable in quarterly installments. Payment of each installment is contingent upon continuing satisfactory performance. The county shall reimburse the management firm for approved expenditures as identified in the approved budget.

The management firm warrants that it is authorized to do business under the laws of the state of Michigan and is qualified to perform the services.

The management firm warrants that all employees assigned to the services are qualified and authorized to perform the services under state and local laws and governing professional association rules.

Liquidated damages of $1,**** per day will be assessed for failure to open for business or failure to continuously operate the aquatic center. Penalties may also apply for violations of operating standards and ethics in contracting.

The management firm may be debarred from further county agreements for violations of procurement ordinances, including ethics in contracting and non-discrimination provisions.

The deadline for submission of proposals is Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM MT.

The district will award to the vendor offering the best value, not necessarily the lowest price. Criteria include purchase price (40 points), reputation (5 points), quality (20 points), meeting the districts needs (20 points), long-term costs (5 points), and other relevant factors including sample goods provided (10 points).

Vendors must be qualified and meet all sanitary standards. The district will assess vendor responsibility, including integrity, compliance with public policy, past performance, financial capacity, and eligibility. References from three school district clients are required.

A non-mandatory pre-proposal informational conference will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM MT.

Sample goods provided will be considered as part of the evaluation criteria, contributing 10 points to the total score.

A protest may be submitted in writing within five (5) business days after the bid due date.

Violations of the cone of silence policy may disqualify a vendor's response. Failure to comply with solicitation requirements, including submission format, may also lead to disqualification.

The award criterion is lowest cost to the county.

Proposals are due by Monday, June 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time. The contract period is from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027.

Agencies will process invoices within thirty (30) days of receipt of a correct invoice. The state intends to maximize the use of the P-Card for payments.

Awards will be based on pricing (40 points), compliance with NSLP specifications (20 points), product quality and uniformity (20 points), and capacity to deliver to multiple sites (20 points).

Vendors must be qualified fresh pizza vendors and must provide a company profile, description of services, food safety plan (HACCP), business references, business license, and proof of insurance.

In the event the vendor does not fulfill its obligations, the ordering agency may terminate orders and purchase equivalent products on the open market. Any difference in cost will be the responsibility of the vendor.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting has not been established for this request for proposal.

Samples are required for evaluation purposes. They shall be such as to permit the agency to compare and determine if the item offered complies with the intent of the specifications.

Protests based on any omission or error, or on the content of the solicitation, will be disallowed if these faults have not been brought to the attention of the designated contact, in writing, no later than ten (10) calendar days prior to the time set for opening of the proposals.

Causes for disqualification include more than one proposal from the same entity, evidence of collusion, unsatisfactory performance record, suspension or debarment, unbalanced unit prices, unauthorized additions or irregularities, and non-attendance of mandatory pre-bid meetings.

All work for the base contract must be completed within 76 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The optional CLIN has a period of performance of 245 calendar days from NTP.

Payments shall be made in arrears upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice. Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Tungsten Network e-invoicing system.

All work will be provided with a one-year parts and labor warranty from the date of acceptance by the VA.

Offerors must be verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) eligible under VAAR subpart **** and small businesses under the assigned NAICS code.

Failure to comply with facility requirements may be considered a material breach of contract and a violation of federal law.

A site visit is strongly suggested and expected. It is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at **** local time. All interested parties should meet at the Damen entry.

Questions must be submitted via email no later than Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at **** local time.

Failure to inspect the campus will not constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. Failure to comply with facility requirements may result in charges answerable in the United States District Court.