Lemonade Government Bids & RFPs

Proposals must be received no later than 12:00 PM Mountain Standard Time/Daylight Time on June 24, 2026.

Payment terms are Net 30.

Offeror warrants the goods and/or services furnished to be exactly as specified in any resultant agreement, free from defects in offeror's design, labor, materials and manufacture, and to be in compliance with any drawings or specifications incorporated herein and with any samples furnished by offeror. All applicable UCC warranties express and implied are incorporated herein.

The offeror selected for the award will be chosen on the basis of the greatest benefit to UNMHSC, not on the basis of lowest price.

Offerors must provide a business profile, financial information, and at least two references from customers within the last three years.

The procurement code imposes civil and criminal penalties for its violation. New Mexico criminal statutes impose criminal penalties for bribes, gratuities, and kickbacks.

If a site is referenced in this RFP, it is available for inspection. Arrangements may be made by contacting the individual listed on the cover sheet.

Failure to comply with instructions, specifications, and standard terms and conditions may result in an offer being classified as unresponsive and disqualified.

Offers are due by 3:00 PM local time on ****.

Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM. gov). Those not registered may be considered nonresponsible and ineligible for award.

Product Demonstration Models (PDMs) are required for each line item on which an offeror intends to bid. PDMs must be submitted prior to the close of the solicitation.

Late submissions, modifications, and withdrawals are subject to Section L, Provision **** or **** to be registered in SAM. gov may result in being considered nonresponsible and ineligible for award.

Proposals must be received on or before 11:00 AM CT on June 17, 2026.

Awards will be made to the responsible vendors whose proposals are determined to be the best value to AISD, considering factors such as purchase price, reputation, quality of goods/services, and extent to which needs are met.

Vendors must be reputable companies with the necessary experience, knowledge, abilities, skills, and resources to satisfactorily perform the requirements. They must also be responsible vendors with adequate financial resources and the ability to comply with delivery requirements.

Proposers may be disqualified for collusion, intent to defraud, debarment, suspension, indebtedness to the district, or submitting late or nonresponsive proposals.

The bid notice states that chilled dairy products must be delivered with a remainder of shelf life as specified, and items from freezer storage must be delivered within 90 days from the date of pack. Deliveries shall be made on the dates and at the times specified in the contract, and vendors shall obtain prior approval for any schedule changes from the director of dietary services or delivery may be rejected.

The bid notice states that the vendor agrees that the commonwealth will accept and pay only for actual net weight or count determined at the time of delivery. Vendor shall indicate at the time of delivery any discrepancies between actual net weight or count and the contracted amount and record the discrepancy on the delivery slips.

The bid notice states that vendors must have no unpaid laboratory fees in order to be eligible for award. Products and brands not previously approved by the food specification committee will not be acceptable.

The bid notice states that if laboratory analysis verifies the ingredients do not meet the specified requirements, the cost of analysis will be charged to the vendor with the product subject to rejection by the facility.

The bid notice states that the vendor shall permit the facility to submit samples for laboratory analysis. Samples must be properly labeled and identified with name of bidder and applicable item name, corresponding specification number and name and ingredient statement. Failure to comply with the requested information may be cause for rejection of request for evaluation.