On August 9, 2016, the Governor signed An Act Modernizing Municipal Finance and Government (the “Act”), which amends many laws related to municipal finance and governance. The Act includes changes to three public bidding laws – M.G.L. c. 30B, M.G.L. c. 30, and M.G.L. c. 149. The changes to the public bidding laws go into effect on November 7, 2016.
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REQUEST FOR RESPONSE 393
HYGIENE PRODUCTS
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT HAMPDEN
GENERAL INFORMATION AND BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Sealed bids for Hygiene Products are to be delivered to the Sheriff’s Department Hampden, 627 Randall Road, Ludlow, MA 01056, and will be received until Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 2:00 PM at the Sheriff’s Department Hampden Purchasing Department, room 253, 627 Randall Road, Ludlow, MA 01056, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in front of one or more witnesses. for specifications call 413-858-0121. all bids submitted must be clearly marked in the lower left-hand corner of the envelope, “RFR number 393, Hygiene Products, Submission Deadline: November 8, 2023, 2:00 PM”.
The contract will be awarded within 45 days unless the time for award is extended by mutual consent of the parties.
If any changes are made to this Request for Response (RFR), an addendum will be issued. The addenda will be mailed or faxed to all bidders on record as having been issued the RFR. Questions concerning the RFR must be submitted in writing to: Mary Pastore, [email protected], 627 Randall Road, Ludlow, MA 01056 before 4:00 PM on Monday, October 30, 2023. Questions may be delivered, mailed or emailed. Written responses will be mailed to all bidders on record as having been issued the RFR.
Bidders may correct, modify, or withdraw a bid by written notice received by the Sheriff’s Department prior to the time and date set for the bid opening. Bid modifications must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly labeled “modification no._______”. Each modification must be numbered in sequence and must reference the original RFR.
After the bid opening, a bidder may not change any provision of the bid in a manner prejudicial to the interests of the Sheriff’s Department or fair competition. Minor informalities will be waived or the bidder will be allowed to correct them. If a mistake and the intended bid are clearly evident on the face of the bid document, the mistake will be corrected to reflect the intended correct bid, and the bidder will be notified in writing; the bidder may not withdraw the bid. A bidder may withdraw a bid if a mistake is clearly on the face of the bid document, but the intended correct bid is not similarly evident.
The Sheriff’s Department Hampden may cancel this RFR, or reject in whole or in part any and all bids if the Sheriff’s Department Hampden determines that cancellation or rejection serves the best interest of Sheriff’s Department Hampden.
REQUEST FOR RESPONSE 395
ANIMAL FEED
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT HAMPDEN
GENERAL INFORMATION AND BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Sealed bids for Dog food and Horse feed will be accepted by the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department, 627 Randall Road, Ludlow, MA 01056, until, November 14, 2023, at 2:00 pm at the Sheriff’s Department purchasing department, room 253, 627 Randall Road, Ludlow, Ma 01056 at which time they will be read aloud.
Bids are subject to M.G.L. Ch.7 Section 22.
The contract will be awarded within 45 days unless the time for award is extended by mutual consent of the parties.
If any changes are made to this Request for Response (RFR), an addendum will be issued. Addenda will be e-mailed to all bidders on record as having been issued the RFR.
Questions concerning the RFR must be submitted in writing to: Sharim Ramirez, 627 Randall Road, Ludlow, MA 01056, [email protected], before 4:00 PM on Monday, November 6, 2023. Questions may be emailed. Written responses will be emailed to all bidders on record as having been issued the RFR.
Bidders may correct, modify, or withdraw a bid by written notice received by the Sheriff’s Department prior to the time and date set for the bid opening. Bid modifications must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly labeled “Modification No._____.” Each modification must be numbered in sequence and must reference the original RFR.
After the bid opening, a bidder may not change any provision of the bid in a manner prejudicial to the interests of the Sheriff’s Department or fair competition. Minor informalities will be waived or the bidder is allowed to correct them. If a mistake and the intended bid are clearly evident on the face of the bid document, the mistake will be corrected to reflect the intended correct bid, and the bidder will be notified in writing; the bidder may not withdraw the bid. A bidder may withdraw a bid if a mistake is clearly evident on the face of the bid document, but the intended correct bid is not similarly evident.
The Hampden County Sheriff’s Department may cancel this RFR, or reject in whole all bids if the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department determines that cancellation or rejection serves the best interest of the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department.