HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetterAug. 27. 2009 11; 40AiVI GREATER MIAi+/I CATERERS
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August 20, 2005
Attn: John Olmo
Greater Miami Caterers, Inc.
4001 KW. 31 Ave,
Miami, FL. 33142
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PEDRO G. HERNANDEZ, P.E.
Clry Manager
SENT VIA EMAIL AND FAX
RE: 11"8122066 Snacks for After School Program
Mr. Olmo,
We are -looking Into rescinding the award made to the current successful bidder under IFS
122086, Snacks for After School Program, and awarding the IFB to the second lowest
responsive and responsible bidders; Greater Miami Caterers, Inc., or David's Food & Fun, Inc,
dibla Dixie Catering,
Greater Miami Caterers, Inc., and David's Food & Fun, Inc., d/b/a pixie Catering both bid $0.BB
per afternoon snack. Whenever there Is a tie, Section 2.1 B, Tie Bids, states; "Whenever two or
more bids which are equal with respect to price, quality and service are received by the City for
the procurement of commodities or contractual services, a bid received from a business that
certifies that It has implemented.a drug-free workplace program shall be given preference in the
award process," The Purchasing Department has done its' due diligence and determined that
only Greater Miami Caterers, Inc., has implemented a drug-free workplace program,
If ws move forward with a recommendation to our City Commission to award this contract to,
your firm, pursuant to Section 1.26, Discounts Offered During Term of Contract: "Discount
Prices oftered In the response shall be fixed after the award by the Commission, unless
otherwise specified in the Special Terms and Conditions. Price discounts off the original prices
quoted in the response will be accepted from successful Bidder(s)lProposer(s) during the term
of the contract. Such discounts shall remain in effect for a minimum of 120 days from approval
by the City Commission. Any discounts offered by a manufacturer to BiddarlProposer will be
passed on to the City,"
We are interested in knowing If there are any additional discounts that may be offered to the
City of Miami, espeolally since your bid price per snack Is $0.66 and the Florida Department of
Health reimbursement rate to the City, per afternoon snack, is $0,74. Additional discounts
us to recommend to our City Commission that this contract be awarded to Greater Miami
Caterers, Inc. Please note that the City of Miami will not accept alternate menus.
DEPARTMENT OF PURCHASING
444 S,W. 2nd Avenue, 6'"Floor Miami, FL 33130 (305) 416.1900 Fax: (305) 416.1925 / Mailing Address; P.O. Box 3307DB Miami, Florida 33233-0706
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Aug, 27. 2009 11 :40AMi GREATER MIAMI CATERER', No. 566 7 P. 3/4
RE: IFS 122066 Snacks for After School Program
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Respond to this request via e-mail or fax to the attention of Yusbel 3onzaiez, at
yoonzaleg(dmiamioov.com, or fax 305-400-5104, by no later than Wednesclay, August 26,
2009 at 6:00 P.M.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
GM;LR.yo
CPP b, CPPB, FCPM, FCPA
trocurement Officer
Pursuant to Section 1.28 of IFS 172088, Snacks for After School Program, Greater Miami Caterers, Inc.,
Wishes to extend the follow discount to the City of Miami:
Original Unit Coat Amount; $Q_;$B_ per afternoon ensck.
Discount Amount: � � • j� per afternoon snack.
Now Unit Coat Amount: $�,, par afternoon snack. Pi. 5th MTACl•l5.D [-NMAjt_ Lfi'ON
(subtract dlsaount amount Co telpXT'ION
from original unit coati amount) t&W_ CLWPi PW -r4tr_ bFmr�.2.
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Authorized Signature: Print Name, L -No