00._FAU_APP_Front_Page.docx

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) front page document issued by the California Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) for a statewide multi-year contract to supply cooking fats and oils, including margarine, shortening, and salad oil. The contract term is two years with two optional one-year extensions, and the products will be delivered statewide to all California state departments. The solicitation uses a Group method of award and is mandatory for use by all State of California Departments. Specific response dates, due dates, site visits, and bidder conference details are not included in this front page document.

The solicitation is being conducted under Public Contract Code 12125 et seq. under the Alternative Protest Process, which requires any bidders wishing to protest a proposed award to submit a written Notice of Intent to Protest to the DGS Procurement Division's Purchasing Authority Management Section within the established protest period. Protests must be submitted by facsimile or in writing to the Alternative Protest Process Coordinator at the specified Sacramento address. Failure to submit a timely written notice of protest waives the bidder's right to protest. Additional pricing terms, set-asides, funding sources, and other contract details are contained in the complete solicitation documents referenced in the IFB package.