2010 SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The City of Hackensack, an approved sponsor in the State of New Jersey, invites the submission of sealed bids for prepackaged meals meeting program requirements as described in the bid specifications and contract.  Bids containing dual prices for one meal type that are tied to a sponsor’s ultimate level of meal service will be rejected. 

Contractors submitting bids must be registered in the State of New Jersey to participate in the 2010 program.  These meals are to be served to children in the Summer Food Service Program.  Delivery is to be made as per bid specifications and contract.  Specifications and contract may be obtained as of Tuesday, June 15, 2010 from the City of Hackensack, Office of the Purchasing Agent, Room 201, 65 Central Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601.  Sealed bids clearly marked on the outside envelope, “Summer Food Service Program Bid,” along with a sample lunch are to be received by Tuesday, June 29 at 10:00am at the City of Hackensack, Office of the City Clerk, 3rd Floor, 65 Central Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601.

A bid bond in the amount of 5 percent of the estimated total amount of bid must accompany the bid.  The bid bond must be from a company listed in the current Department of Treasury Circular 570 certified to do business in New Jersey.  No other type of bid bond is acceptable.

Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27.

CITY OF HACKENSACK
DEBRA HECK, CITY CLERK