RFP #202622.3 DELIVERING AND FURNISHING OF PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS

The County of Atlantic is seeking qualified vendors to supply and deliver a broad range of perishable food items to support its high‑volume meal‑service operation (approximately 1,800 meals per day) for the 2027 calendar year. The contract will be awarded on a “most advantageous proposal” basis, with a one‑year term from January 1 2027 through December 31 2027, and may be extended only with additional appropriations. Vendors must meet extensive insurance, affirmative‑action, non‑collusion, and New Jersey statutory compliance requirements and provide the required certifications and documentation prior to contract execution. The procurement is conducted electronically; bids must be submitted by the deadline of October 8 2026, and questions were due by September 28 2026. • Supply 300‑400 line‑item perishable food categories (fruits, vegetables, dairy, meats, baked goods, etc.) with 6‑times‑weekly deliveries for highly perishable items and weekly deliveries for others. • Must provide HACCP‑compliant transportation, temperature‑controlled handling, and adhere to strict delivery windows (6:00‑11:30 am & 12:30‑3:30 pm). • Requires $1 M general liability, $100 k employers liability, workers‑comp, motor vehicle coverage, and a certified New Jersey Business Registration Certificate plus affirmative‑action and non‑collusion certifications. • Failure to deliver correctly triggers a 24‑hour redelivery requirement and possible suspension of bidding privileges.