Notice of Bid/Request for Proposal

DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS
NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID

Notice is hereby given by SENIORS FIRST, Inc., 5395 L.B. McLeod Road, Orlando, Florida 32811, that the Agency will receive sealed bids from interested Food Service Vendors to contract for the purchase of meals for the elderly of Orange County no later than March 23, 2007 (3:00 p.m.), at which time and place all bids properly received and in proper form shall be opened publicly and read aloud at 3:05 p.m.

Bid proposal format and instructions will be available on March 2, 2007 from SENIORS FIRST and can be picked up on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. or sent certified mail, upon request.

All bidders will be required to certify that they are not on the Comptroller General’s list of ineligible contractors. Vendor on said list will be considered ineligible. The successful bidder will be required to comply with all applicable equal employment laws and regulations. Any proposed changes must be submitted to the purchaser for its prior concurrence in accordance with instructions and procedures contained in the bid package. The purchaser reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to re-advertise for bids.