CLIN # 1 / STK21885 / Group 1 Cheese American Processed Pasteurized Sliced

The California Department of State Hospitals awarded a Non-IT Goods contract (Award No. NON-IT Goods 0000064884) to Meridian Food Services Inc. on February 9, 2026, with a total contract value of $6,136.82. The contract encompasses the delivery of specialty cheese products to support the Department's operational needs. The specific line items include American Processed Pasteurized Sliced Cheese (1,480 pounds at $2.27 per pound), Cheddar Whole Milk Shredded Cheese (780 pounds at $2.08 per pound), and Parmesan Grated Cheese (420 pounds at $2.74 per pound).

As the prime contractor, Meridian Food Services Inc. is responsible for the supply and delivery of these cheese products to designated Department of State Hospitals facilities. The contract represents a commodity procurement for food service operations, with the three cheese varieties totaling approximately 2,680 pounds. While the contract award documentation does not specify an explicit performance period or designated county location, the commodities are to be delivered to support the Department's institutional food service requirements within the State of California.