In this example the school needs to procure apples, cherries, and pears. The school decided to use “geographic preference” which is allowable for unprocessed locally grown and locally raised agricultural products. When developing the solicitation document the decision to use geographic preference was based on the following concerns and considerations;
- Due to large out of state producers putting competitive pressure on local producers to sell at or below cost, the school decided it could afford to pay a little extra if needed for locally grown apples.
- Also local school board was concerned about the carbon footprint for shipping the apples hundreds of miles for such a small purchase.
- Although it wasn’t mandatory, teachers and nutritional staff from the school’s food service department wanted to work together to educate students on how apples are grown and it would be nice if a producer would be able to do a presentation.
Based on the above concerns and considerations the school developed the following “3 bids and a buy” bid and evaluation matrix for procuring apples:
Multiple Products: Apples, Cherries, and Pears |
Producer A |
Producer B |
Producer C |
|---|---|---|---|
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If awarded the contract producer agrees to:
|
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Producer available for presentation - not mandatory. | Yes | Yes |
Apples and Cherries: No Pears: Yes |
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If awarded the contract producer will provide APPLES: · Package: cartons tray pack, · Variety: RED DELICIOUS, · Grade: U.S. Extra Fancy, · Item size 64 case count, · Appearance: Fine appearance · Estimated quantity to be purchased: 150 cases |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
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If awarded the contract producer will provide CHERRIES: · Package: 18 lb cartons bagged, · Variety: MARKED SWEETS, · Grade: U.S.One, · Item size: 11 1/2 row sz & lgr, · Estimated quantity to be purchased: 10 cartons |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
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If awarded the contract producer will provide PEARS: · Package: 36 lb cartons tight fill, · Variety: BARTLETT, · Grade: U.S.One, · Item size: 90 case count · Estimated quantity to be purchased: 50 cases |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Geographic Preference |
Yes 30 miles |
Yes 40 miles |
Apples and Cherries: No 450 miles
Pears: Yes 50 miles |
| Apples: Offeror Price (Per carton tray pack) | $32.00 | $31.50 | $30.50 |
| Total Geographic Preference: | -$1.25 | -$1.25 | $0.00 |
| Evaluated Price: | $30.75 | $30.25 | $30.50 |
| Estimated quantity to be purchased: | 150 cases | 150 cases | 150 cases |
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Extended Cost
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$4,612.50 | $4,537.50 | $4,575.00 |
| Cherries: Offeror Price (18 lb cartons bagged) | $61.00 | $59.00 | $60.00 |
| Total Geographic Preference: | -$3.00 | -$3.00 | $0.00 |
| Evaluated Price: | $58.00 | $56.00 | $60.00 |
| Estimated quantity to be purchased: | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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Extended Cost
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$580.00 | $560.00 | $600.00 |
| Pears: Offeror Price (Per 36 lb cartons tight fill) | $30.50 | $32.00 | $32.50 |
| Total Geographic Preference: | -$1.00 | -$1.00 | -$1.00 |
| Evaluated Price: | $29.50 | $31.00 | $31.50 |
| Estimated quantity to be purchased: | 50 cases | 50 cases | 50 cases |
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Extended Cost
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$1,475.00 | $1,550.00 | $1,575.00 |
| Total Extended Costs | $6,667.50 | $6,647.50 | $6,750.00 |
| Awarded Contract To: | X |
Notes: All producers were responsive and responsible producers;
- Producer C was not able to provide local apples and cherries but was able to provide local pears (even with geographic preference for pears producer C was the least competitive producer)
- Producer B was awarded the contract for purchasing apples, cherries, pears based on lowest cost after geographic preference was applied.
- Producer B will be paid;
- Apples: $31.50 Per carton tray pack as agreed to in the offer.
- Cherries: $59.00 Per 18 lb cartons bagged as agreed to in the offer.
- Pears: $32.00 Per 36 lb cartons tight fill as agreed to in the offer.
- All producers were notified of the outcome of the procurement.
