After School Snacks

The City of Waterbury is soliciting sealed bids for After School Snacks under solicitation number 8844, with bids due by 11:30 a.m. on June 24, 2026, at the Office of the Director of Purchasing, City Hall, 235 Grand Street, Waterbury, CT. Bids must be submitted in hard copy and will be publicly opened at the specified time and location; no late submissions will be accepted. The procurement falls under the NIGP classification for Food Vending Snacks and staple grocery items, with a contract value estimated between $0 and $50,000. Although no prebid meeting is scheduled, interested parties must register online to access bid details and questions. The solicitation requires bidders to comply with packaging and marking standards, including clear labeling of contractor information, contract number, container sequence, and inclusion of a packing list for each shipment. Items must be delivered F.O.B. point of delivery, with title and risk of loss transferring to the City only upon actual receipt and acceptance. Bids will be evaluated under a Lowest Responsible Bid or Best Value Bid framework, with a possible 3% or 5% price preference for local contractors under the latter method, though specific non-price evaluation factors are not detailed. The contractor must certify compliance with Texas state laws regarding boycotts of Israel and energy companies, indemnify the City against claims arising from their performance, and adhere to prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act. Insurance coverage meeting Exhibit E standards is mandatory, and no liability caps may be imposed. All deliverables must meet good commercial practice standards, be free from defects, and include proper documentation, including a tax ID and, optionally, HUB certification. Invoices are to be submitted via email, and payment is contingent upon satisfactory inspection. The contract includes custom clauses on warranty, shipment restrictions, inspection rights, assignment, modifications, and publications, none of which follow standard FAR numbering. Attachments including Exhibits A, E, and F are required and must be tabbed; the entire submission cannot exceed 200 pages. The solicitation does not specify delivery dates beyond time-after-receipt terms, and quantities listed are estimates subject to adjustment. No electronic invoicing systems are required, and no CAGE or UEI numbers are mandated, though state registration is necessary. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will not negotiate terms prior to award.