SCOPE OF WORK ID #: LRJC2015-0013 FRESH PRODUCE PROVIDER This is a procurement opportunity with Adams and Associates and the Little Rock Job Corps Center and not the Federal Government. Adams and Associates, Inc., contracting for the U.S. Department of Labor for the operation of the Little Rock Job Corps Center - a 237 student residential training facility located at 6900 Scott Hamilton Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209, is currently soliciting written bids for a Fresh Produce Provider. All quotes must be submitted in writing to the Purchasing Department by Friday, August 14, 2015 3:00 p.m. Quotes received after the deadline and/or without all requested documentation will not be considered . Bid must be good for 60 days after submission. No partial bids will be accepted. Vendor is to return written bid on vendor letterhead and LRJC2015-013 at the top of each page, vendor paperwork, and all licenses for doing business in the State of Arkansas, all employee licenses required for performing work in the State of Arkansas, Certificate of Liability insurance and list of references if no past experience with Center. CONTRACT PERIOD: The period of performance is October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016 with a one (1) 6-month option period from October 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017. PROJECT DESCRIPTION : Provide fresh produce on a weekly basis to Little Rock Job Corps Center for Food Services. Bids, vendor questionnaire, W9, Authority to Commit and all licensures needed to do business may be faxed to 501-618-2595, Attn: Lydia Stout, Purchasing Department; or emailed to:
[email protected] ; or mailed to Little Rock Job Corps Center Attn: Lydia Stout SOW # LRJC2015-012 6900 Scott Hamilton Drive Little Rock, AR 72209 If your quote deviates from specification in any way, such exceptions must be noted on bid sheet. If unable to quote, please indicate "No Bid" and return bid package to us. Adams and Associates, Inc. reserves the right to reject any bids and select the bid deemed most responsible. Bidders should be aware of bid requirements for federally funded projects and act accordingly. Bidders are placed on notice that this is a competitive bid process and cost is an important fact. Overall low bid does not constitute bid award. Evaluation Criteria will be based on: •1. Cost 60% •2. Quality 20% •3. Past Performance 10% •4. Schedule 10% Little Rock Job Corps Center is a federally funded facility and entitled to GSA pricing. Payment terms are Net 30 days from date of invoice. Vendor is required to show number of hours billed and hourly rate on invoice, list of materials used to complete service and provide certified payroll records with invoice. Ass questions regarding the Invitation to Bid and/or scope of work must be submitted in writing to:
[email protected] . No phone calls will be accepted. Freight, fuel surcharge or handling charge, if any must be noted on bid or charges will not be paid if invoiced. Vendor is to provide a billing invoice that included BPA number and shows individual lines for each item ordered. Vendor must supply manufacturer name and stock number for all items bid on. Items reference a manufacturer and stock number on bid sheet for reference purpose to insure correct item is bid. Vendor may substitute identical items under a different manufacturer or brand name but must note manufacturer and stock number on bid sheet. Vendor is to not on bid sheet if item is green or recycled item. Little Rock Job Corps Center does not accept backorders; all orders will be considered complete upon receipt. Vendor must make Purchasing Agent aware of all shortages, via email (
[email protected] ) prior to shipping order. Vendor shall hold all licenses necessary to do business in the State of Arkansas and provides copies of all licenses with bid package. The vendor shall obtain and maintain insurance as follows: •· Workers Compensation must meet state statutory limit requirements, including those for Employer's Liability, if applicable. •· Comprehensive General Liability with Little Rock Job corps Center listed as certificate holder. ($1,000,000 per occurrence) •· Comprehensive Automobile Liability ($1,000,000/combined single limit) •· Fire Legal Liability ($500,000 per occurrence) •· The proposed shall cover any and all expenses not covered by said insurance including all deductibles. LRJC2015-012 PRODUCE BID For Vendor Use Only Product/Service Description UNIT Vendor Unit Price Total Amount APPLE GOLDEN DEL XFANCY FRESH 1/88CT APPLE GRANNY SMITH XFCY FRESH 1/40LB APPLE RED DEL WXFCY FRESH 1/40LB BANANA FRESH 1/40LB CUCUMBER FRESH 1/10LB LETTUCE ICEBURG PREMIUM PLTIZD 1/24CT TOMATO 1 LAYER FRESH 1/5X6 TOMATO GRAPE FRESH 12/1 PINT PEPPER YELLOW FRESH 5 LB PEPPER RED FRESH 5 LB PEPPER GREEN FRESH 5 LB BROCCOLI FLORETS ICELESS 4/3LB ORAGNE CALIFORNIA FCY FRESH 1/88CT CAULIFLOWER FLORETS CASE CARROTS FRESH 1/50 LB GRAPEFRUIT 1/36CT MUSHROOMS MEDIUM FRESH 1/10 LB ONIONS RED FRESH 1/25 LB ONIONS GREEN FRESH 4/2 LB ONIONS YELLOW FRESH 1/25 LB B-SIZE POTATOES 1/50 LB BAKING POTATOES 1/80 CT ESTIMATED TOTAL