Grocery Pick Up by DHSP and Other City Departments(REBID)

The City of Cambridge is seeking bids for grocery pick-up services for its Department of Human Services and other city departments. The successful bidder will be required to provide groceries to the city's staff, who will pick up the items from the bidder's store on a daily basis. The bidder must be able to provide an itemized receipt for every transaction and a monthly statement that includes the store location, date and time of transactions, transaction code, itemized list of items purchased, and total purchase amount. The city is exempt from taxes, and the bidder must ensure that taxes are not included in their bid prices. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the largest discount, and the contract term is for one year with two one-year options to renew. Key aspects of the job include: • Providing groceries to the city's staff on a daily basis • Providing itemized receipts and monthly statements • Ensuring that taxes are not included in bid prices • Meeting the city's quality requirements, including having a grocery store within one hour of the city and being in the grocery business for at least five years • Providing references for similar services provided in the past