Milk and Dairy Products

Frederick County, Maryland is soliciting competitive bids to supply a variety of milk and dairy products (1% milk, skim milk, chocolate milk) packaged in 4‑oz paper or plastic containers for the Adult Detention Center. The contract is a one‑year agreement (starting around Jan 1 2027) with an optional four‑year renewal. Vendors must be established dairy suppliers (minimum three years experience), be registered in Maryland, and provide required insurance. Deliveries are limited to weekdays 0600‑1300 at the detention‑center warehouse, with strict temperature and shelf‑life standards. Pricing must be firm for the first year; the county may award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. • Contract value estimated based on 424,000 units annually. • Delivery window: Mon‑Fri, 6 am‑1 pm, at 7300 Marcie’s Choice Lane, Frederick, MD. • Required certifications: PMO compliance, shelf‑life ≥12 days, temperature 32‑45 °F. • Insurance: $1M general liability, $1M auto liability, workers’ comp, additional insured status. • Pre‑bid conference (optional) on Nov 5 2026 via Microsoft Teams. • Questions due Nov 12 2026; bid submission deadline Nov 24 2026, 1 pm (electronic only).