BID - Meals Ready to Eat (MRE) 2009

The document provides information about the procurement process and guidelines followed by Collin County, Texas. It includes definitions of various terms such as RFQ (Request for Qualifications), RFP (Request for Proposal), RFI (Request for Information), CSP (Competitive Sealed Proposal), and Quotation. The document emphasizes the importance of using BidSync for the notification and dissemination of all solicitations to ensure compliance with specifications and addendums. The document also states that Collin County reserves the right to accept or reject any bids, quotes, proposals, or submittals and to waive informalities or defects in submittals. It specifies the requirements for submitting hard copy paper form submittals, including the need for a sealed envelope and manual signature. It also mentions that electronic submissions can be made via BidSync. The document highlights the official time of receipt for submittals and the consequences of late or altered submittals. It clarifies that Collin County is exempt from state sales tax and federal excise tax. It provides instructions for addressing questions, clarifications, and changes through addenda issued by the Collin County Purchasing Department. The document mentions that all materials and services are subject to Collin County's approval and that the county reserves the right to make awards in whole or in part based on the best interest of the county. It also includes guidelines and restrictions regarding the acceptance of gifts by county officials and employees. Additionally, the document introduces two new criteria for potential vendors: having a satisfactory record of performance and a satisfactory record of integrity and ethics. These criteria will be considered during the evaluation process. Lastly, the document states that any reference to model/make and/or manufacturer in specifications is for descriptive purposes only, and products/materials of like quality will be considered. It also mentions that bidders/quoters/offerors taking exception to the specifications should state their exceptions and offer substitutions, which will be evaluated based on meeting or exceeding the stated specifications. Overall, the document provides a comprehensive overview of the procurement process and guidelines followed by Collin County, Texas, including the new criteria of performance and integrity/ethics records for potential vendors.