All correspondence must be made through the Vendor Portal. Specifications include, but are not limited to: In order to be in compliance with the State laws regarding purchasing, the Southeast Texas Cooperative Purchasing Organization is asking for sealed RFPs for a catalog discount on the purchase of Region 5 ESC Only Catering Services guaranteed for a year beginning June 1, 2023 and ending May 31, 2024. It is likely that multiple awards will be made with this RFP. Specifications are for unknown quantities of items to be purchased on an “as needed” basis. Upon award of contract, you will be asked to supply a catalog/price list to the coop members. The successful vendor must agree to mark shipments and invoices with a purchase order. Shipment must be delivered prepaid to the coop member location indicated on the purchase order, unless otherwise specified. Packing lists are to accompany the shipment in a container/carton properly marked as PACKING LIST for distribution to the coop member with the material. The successful vendor shall agree that all items shipped in error, such as incorrect colors, etc. will return by freight collect and the items will be replaced at no extra cost. Notification of concealed shortages reported by the coop members are to be accepted by the vendor and items reshipped at no cost to the coop member.
