Milk and Dairy Products

Frederick County, Maryland, through the Frederick County Adult Detention Center, is soliciting bids under Invitation For Bid 27-300 for the provision of milk and dairy products. The contract requires the supplier to provide products of the appropriate grade with the longest possible shelf life, maintaining temperatures between 32 and 45 degrees Fahrenheit in accordance with Maryland Department of Health standards. All processing plants must comply with the latest United States Public Health Service and FDA Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance. The County may award the contract on a lump sum basis, an individual item basis, or a combination of both. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov Procurement Portal by November 24, 2026, at 1:00 pm. Required submission documents include descriptive literature and a signed affidavit regarding price fixing, gratuities, bribery, and discriminatory employment practices. Evaluation will be based on pricing, with cash discounts considered if they allow for a period of at least 30 days. Unit prices will govern in the event of any pricing discrepancies. The contractor must certify they are not debarred or suspended from federal government transactions via SAM.gov and must maintain insurance policies as specified in the agreement. Payment terms are Net 30, and invoices must be submitted in duplicate to the designated office in Frederick, Maryland, accompanied by signed delivery tickets. Partial orders and brand substitutions require prior approval from the County.