One-Year Contract to Provide Plastic Utensils, Cups & Other Non-Food Kitchen Items; Spec #40-09/26

Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is soliciting bids under solicitation number 40-09/26 for a unit cost contract to purchase and deliver plastic utensils, cups, and other non-food kitchen items. The contract is scheduled to begin on or about October 19, 2026, for an initial term of one year, with the option to extend for three additional one-year periods. Bidders must provide new, first-class materials and adhere to strict submission guidelines, including the acknowledgment of addenda and the completion of a units to case conversion sheet to ensure accurate packaging and invoicing. The agreement establishes comprehensive legal and operational requirements, including mandatory insurance coverage for commercial general liability, automobile liability, umbrella liability, and workers compensation. The contract incorporates indemnification and hold harmless provisions, grants the County the right to terminate for convenience, and mandates compliance with Pennsylvania's Right to Know Law and other applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Final award decisions will be based on the responsiveness of the bid and adherence to the specifications outlined in the invitation to bid and subsequent addenda.