Salads Government Bids & RFPs

Delivery must be made on dates as specified in the contract. Delivery must be made on dates as specified in contract.

New vendors who distribute salads other than brands previously approved by each facility shall submit product information and taste sample to the director of dietary services prior to awarding the bid. New vendors who distribute salads other than brands previously approved by each facility shall submit product information and taste sample to the director of dietary services prior to awarding the bid.

New vendors who distribute salads other than brands previously approved by each facility shall submit product information and taste sample to the director of dietary services prior to awarding the bid. New vendors who distribute salads other than brands previously approved by each facility shall submit product information and taste sample to the director of dietary services prior to awarding the bid.

Failure to forward information regarding changes may result in removal of products from the acceptable brand list. Failure to forward information regarding changes may result in removal of products from the acceptable brand list.

Proposals must be received no later than August 13th, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

A certified check for two months of the annual fee is due upon award. Regular monthly payments will be due on the first of the month upon opening of the café.

Proposals will be evaluated based on relevant experience and qualifications (35 points), menu, pricing, and business plan (30 points), customer service and staffing (20 points), and financial offer (15 points).

Proposals must include company profile, qualifications, sample menu pricing, operational plan, staffing plan, financial offer, and references.

Failure to make payments in a timely manner may result in the cancellation of the contract. Failure to meet delivery schedule may result in legal action.

A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for Tuesday, July 28th, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the offices of the Amherst Center for Senior Services. Proposers are strongly encouraged to attend.

Incomplete proposals may be rejected or scored lower. Failure to provide required insurance within 14 days of notice of award may result in the vendor being declared nonresponsive.

The required delivery is a 30-day ARO delivery, which is standard and achievable.

Awards will be made to responsible quoters whose quote conforms to the requirements and is determined to provide the best value to the government, considering price and past performance.

To demonstrate responsibility, a prospective contractor must have adequate financial resources, be able to comply with the delivery schedule, have a satisfactory performance record, a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics, and possess the necessary organization, experience, and technical skills.

A history of substantial delivery delays or a pattern of incomplete or inaccurate deliveries will result in a 'no-go' determination for past performance, making the offeror ineligible for award.

The monthly concession rebate is to be paid to the county on or before the last business day of the month following the preceding months sales. The monthly concession rebate is to be paid to the county on or before the last business day of the month following the preceding months sales.

Proposals will be evaluated using weighted criteria: Experience and qualifications (25%), Nutrition and product quality (25%), Equipment and technology (20%), Pricing and revenue sharing (20%), and Service and maintenance plan (10%). Proposals will be evaluated by the bexar county purchasing department using the following weighted criteria: experience and qualifications 25nutrition and product quality 25equipment and technology 20pricing and revenue sharing 20service and maintenance plan 10

Proposers must demonstrate a minimum of three years of vending service experience, the ability to service multiple locations, compliance with applicable laws, and possession of required licenses and permits. Proposers must demonstrate: minimum three 3 years of vending service experience. Ability to service multiple locations. Compliance with applicable laws. Possession of required licenses and permits.

A mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held, which includes a site visit. a mandatory preproposal conference will be held to brief prospective respondents after the rfphas been issued, but before proposals are submitted.

If the awarded vendor knowingly furnishes any false statement of the amount of their gross receipts, it shall constitute a default, entitling the county to terminate the contract. If the awarded vendor knowingly furnishes any false statement of the amount of his gross receipts, this shall constitute a default on his part entitling the county, at its option, to declare this contract terminated.

Bids must be delivered no later than 11:00 AM EST on June 23, 2026.

Invoices shall be paid on a monthly basis.

Every unit delivered must be guaranteed against faulty material and workmanship for at least one year from the date of delivery.

Bids will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidders that meets all the requirements of the specifications and/or USDA standards. Bids will be awarded on the basis of student acceptance, quality, demand for the product and price.

Bidders must be qualified vendors to supply deli meats to the district.

Failure to provide service in accordance with specifications may result in contract termination and liability for excess costs.

A sample of each item that will be supplied during the term of the bid award is required to be submitted at or prior to the bid submission deadline.

Written requests for interpretation of specifications must be received no later than five 5 days prior to the bid delivery deadline.

Incomplete or unclear information may deem the bid unresponsive. Illegible, incomplete, conditional, vague or unclear bids may be rejected.