Mozzarella Government Bids & RFPs

The closing datetime for bids is July 23, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST. The contract start date is to be determined. Delivery of goods is expected within 45 days for the first full truckload, with subsequent trucks coming 30 days apart or as scheduled by warehouse staff.

Payment for completed state contracts is normally made within 30 days following the date the entire order is delivered and accepted or the date the invoice is received, whichever is later. After 45 days, contractor may assess overdue account charges up to a maximum rate of two-thirds of one percent per month (8% APR) on the outstanding balance.

All implied and expressed warranty provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code (ORS Chapter 72) are incorporated. Contractor warrants that all goods shall be new, unused, current production models, free from defects in materials, design, and manufacture for the duration of the contract. Goods must also meet or exceed all specifications.

The award will be made to the lowest responsive bid by a responsible bidder, per line item, groups of items, or all or none, whichever is in the best interest of ODOC. Preferences for Oregon goods and resident bidders will be considered.

Bidders must submit bids that conform to the requirements of the ITB, including all required information and signatures. Failure to supply all required information may result in bid rejection. ODOC reserves the right to investigate and evaluate a bidder's responsibility to perform the contract.

ODOC may cancel an order for goods at any time with written notice. If contractor breaches the contract, ODOC may cancel the contract and recover damages, including incidental and consequential damages. Failure to deliver by the specified date may result in cancellation and billing for the difference in price.

ODOC reserves the right to request samples after bid closing from one or more bidders during the evaluation process. If samples are requested, the bidder shall deliver them to ODOC within four days after the date of the request.

Requests for clarification or changes to contractual terms or specifications must be received by the deadline specified in the Schedule of Events (July 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST). Protests, if allowed, must also be received by this deadline.

Contact with other ODOC staff regarding this ITB without prior clearance from the Single Point of Contact will lead to disqualification. Failure to provide requested product identification information within 24 hours may also result in disqualification.

Deliveries shall be made between 6:15 a. m. and 10:00 a. m. , Central Time. Deliveries shall be made between 6:15 a. m. and 10:00 a. m. , Central Time.

Payment terms should be net 10 days from receipt and acceptance of goods or services. Payment terms should be net 10 days from receipt and acceptance of goods or services.

All goods and services furnished by the responder will be warranted to meet or exceed the specifications contained herein. All goods and services furnished by the responder, relating to and pursuant to this rfp will be warranted to meet or exceed the specifications contained herein.

Primary factors used to determine award will be product quality, vendor performance and reliability, and price. Primary factors used to determine award under this rfp will be product quality, vendor performance and reliability, and price.

Responders must provide a company profile not to exceed two pages that demonstrates the firms qualifications, experience, and capacity to successfully perform the services required. The responder shall provide a company profile not to exceed two 2 pages that demonstrates the firms qualifications, experience, and capacity to successfully perform the services required under this solicitation.

If a product is unavailable, the contractor may provide a district-approved substitute product at the same or lower price. Non-delivery of an ordered product without an approved substitute is unacceptable. Nondelivery of an ordered product without an approved substitute is unacceptable.

If offering a product not preapproved, you must send a sample for review by July 20, 2026, 12:00 PM, CST. If you offer a product that is not preapproved in this rfp, you must send a sample for review by july 20, 2026, 12:00 pm, cst.

Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section **** Florida State Statutes constitutes a waiver of proceedings. Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section **** florida state statutes or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, florida state statutes.

Vendors who contact any other district employee regarding the subject of this bid are subject to disqualification. Vendors who contact any other district employee regarding the subject of this bid are subject to disqualification from participating in this rfp.

Deliveries of milk and dairy products will be made no less than three 3 days per week, and deliveries of ice cream will be made not less than two 2 times per week. Deliveries must be made in the mornings before 10:00 am. Deliveries must be made in the mornings before 10:00 am.

Payment shall be made after county acceptance of merchandise, with the submission of a detailed invoice that must reference the purchase order number, item description, quantity and bid price. The county is able to offer Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) via Automated Clearing House (ACH) or check. Payment shall be made after county acceptance of merchandise, with the submission of a detailed invoice that must reference the purchase order number, item description, quantity and bid price.

This RCO is a formal bid with a best value basis of award, meaning the lowest price may not be the determining factor. Bids will be scored and weighted based on experience, delivery schedule, references, billing practices, and cost proposal. This request for competitive offer RCO is a formal bid with a best value basis of award which means that the lowest price may not be the determining factor in the award.

Bidders must be properly registered to do business in New York State and furnish applicable certificates of authority/incorporation/partnership/DBA. They must also hold a regular permit from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and a milk dealers license. Bidders must be properly registered to do business in the state of New York and furnish applicable certificates of authorityincorporationpartnershipdba, etc. with their bid.

If a vendor fails to perform or otherwise breaches the PO terms and conditions, in addition to any other rights and remedies the county may have, the vendor may be listed as nonresponsible and may be ineligible for future contract awards. If a vendor fails to perform or otherwise breaches the PO terms and conditions, in addition to any other rights and remedies the county may have, vendor may be listed as nonresponsible and may be ineligible for future contract awards.

A pre-bid conference and site visit will be held, and attendance is strongly recommended. A prebid conference and site visit will be held at location on date at time, prevailing time. Attendance is strongly recommended.

Questions must be submitted by Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 3:00 p. m. All questions must be submitted by wednesday, july 22, 2026 at 3:00 p. m. , prevailing time.

Failure to respond to this RCO on any official forms included may result in disqualification. Illegible, conditional, and unsigned bids will be rejected as nonresponsive. Failure to respond to this rco on any official forms included in this rco may result in disqualification of a bid as nonresponsive.