Purchase of Kitchen Utensils and Smallwares

The County of Orange, Sheriff-Coroner has issued Invitation for Bid 060-3151604-CC for the purchase of kitchen utensils and smallwares under a firm fixed fee contract. All items that come into contact with food must be National Sanitation Foundation approved, and cutting boards must support HACCP Program requirements. Bids are due by October 27, 2026, at 4:00 pm via the County eProcurement Portal. The contract may be awarded on an all-or-none or line-item basis, with multiple award contractors requiring a minimum of ten items at the lowest bid price. Evaluation includes price preferences for certified Local Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise bidders, with deductions ranging from five to eight percent. Deliveries are to be made to the Food Services Warehouse in Anaheim, California, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. on business days, with a required delivery timeline of five to ten business days after an order is placed. The contractor must provide a Faithful Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond. Due to the delivery location within County jails, the contractor is required to immediately notify the buyer of any product or packaging changes that could pose a safety or security risk. Payment is net 30 days after written acceptance of goods, which occurs following inspection and testing by the County. Governing law is that of the state of California, with exclusive venue in Orange County.