Shortening, general purpose, vegetable, 50 LB cube, kosher certified. C.I.D. A-a-20100D, type i…

The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of General Services has awarded a contract to Wm R Hill & Co Inc for the procurement of general purpose vegetable shortening. The contract, identified by the reference number PO04996338-V2, was initiated on January 15, 2025, with a projected completion date of January 30, 2027. The contract covers the delivery of 503 cases of shortening, specifically a 50-pound cube meeting Commercial Item Description (C.I.D.) A-A-20100D, Type I standards, with Kosher certification.

The contract stipulates precise transportation and delivery requirements, including maintaining product temperature between 33-42 degrees Fahrenheit in a pre-refrigerated trailer and mandating a delivery appointment for receipt. The cumulative contract value is $21,387.56, with a unit price of $42.52 per case. The contract appears to be a state-level procurement vehicle designed to supply specialized food service products to Virginia government entities, with specific logistical and quality control parameters embedded in the procurement specifications.