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03 October 2023

Cereal, Bulk and Bowl Pack for CDC Warehouse The CDC Warehouse is seeking a single Bidder to provide Cereal, Bulk and Bowl Pack for their location.

03 October 2023

Open 9/18/2023 1:00 PM CDT Type Request for Bids Close 10/3/2023 1:00 PM CDT Number 005-RFB-0627-2024 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 10/3/2023 1:00 PM CDT

Contacts Randy Bennett randy.bennett@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-322-1210

Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description 39335 Cereals, Ready-to-Eat

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The purpose of this Request for Bids (RFB) is to solicit bids from qualified providers to provide the goods and/or services described further in this RFB to the Lead Agency and any Participating Agencies. The Lead Agency intends to award a contract(s) beginning and ending on the dates listed in the solicitation, and the Lead Agency may extend the contract(s) for up to the number of annual extensions identified in the solicitation at the sole discretion of the Lead Agency. Any contract(s) resulting from the RFB shall not be an exclusive contract.

This RFB is designed to provide Bidders with the information necessary for the preparation of competitive Bids. The RFB process is for the Lead Agency’s and Participating Agencies’ benefit and is intended to provide the Lead Agency with competitive information to assist in the selection process. It is not intended to be comprehensive. Each Bidder is responsible for determining all factors necessary for the submission of a comprehensive Bid.

It is advised to "Save Progress" often and especially after uploading documents.

NOTE: Anytime the Bidder opens their bid after the initial submission, they MUST certify and resubmit. No information will be lost from the initial submission.

NOTE: Bidder must approve and resubmit their bid after an amendment has been posted by the Issuing Officer. If the bid was submitted before the amendment, all information will be saved. The Bidder only needs to read and acknowledge the amendment.

Instructions for Amendments: Answer the newly posted question in the Questions Section, and CERTIFY and SUBMIT your bid again (if previously submitted).

Contract Term

The term of the contract will begin 1/17/2024 and end on 1/16/2025.

The Agency shall have the sole option to renew the contract upon the same or more favorable terms and conditions for up to two annual extensions. The resulting contract will be available to all State Agencies.

This bid opportunity is for food items to be delivered to the CDC Warehouse in Woodward, Iowa. Items must be delivered according to the specifications. Woodward Distribution Center is located at: 1251 334th St., Woodward Iowa 50276;

Woodward warehouse phone number is: (515) 438-3611. The warehouse receives product on a first come first serve basis and does not accept appointments. Warehouse hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Description

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Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid

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1. Bidder shall read and make certifications of the their Bid.

2. Bidder shall read and authorize to release information for their Bid.

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Buyer Attachments

1. Cereal Shipping Instructions.docx

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Questions Required Questions

Group 1: Form of Bid

Instructions: Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If you have exceptions to the Terms and Conditions, submit an question(s) in the Question and Answer Section with your exception(s).

1.1 Enter the Bidder's contact name, telephone number, email address, and shipping address for questions regarding this solicitation.

1.2 Enter the Bidder's State or Foreign Country of Residence.

1.3 Bidder shall enter the Resident Preference given by the State or Foreign Country of the Bidder’s residence. Enter the resident preference in the text box or indicate "no preference".

1.4 Bidder shall read, fill-out and upload the Terminations, Litigation and Debarment document.

1.5 Is the Bidder requesting confidential treatment of specific information?

1.6 A Bidder requesting confidential treatment of specific information shall fully complete the form attached. In the Items Section, mark each good or service upon which the Bidder believes confidential information appears.

1.7 The State of Iowa requires shipping to be FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid. Does the Bidder agree to the terms?

Group 2: Terms and Conditions

Instructions: Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If you have exceptions to the Terms and Conditions, submit an question(s) in the Question and Answer Section with your exception(s).

2.1 Bidder shall read the RFB Definitions and enter a response.

2.2 Bidder shall read the Administrative Terms and enter a response.

2.3 Bidder shall read the Contract Terms & Conditions and enter a response.

2.4 Bidder shall read the Specification Terms and enter a response.

2.5 Bidder shall read the Terms and Conditions for GOODS and enter a response.

2.6 Bidder shall read the Insurance Requirements and enter a response.

2.7 Quarterly Sales Report - The Bidder shall provide a detailed quarterly report in Microsoft Excel on ALL sales made under the resulting Contract via e-mail to the Iowa Department of Administrative Services. Bidder shall enter a response.

2.8 Administrative Fee - In addition to the approved discounts or prices specified in the solicitation herein, the Bidder shall pay to the Agency a 1.00% Administrative Fee on all sales made against the resulting Contract. The fee shall be paid quarterly to the Iowa Department of Administrative Services. Bidder shall enter a response.

Group 3: Payment Terms

Instructions: Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If you have exceptions to the Terms and Conditions, submit an question(s) in the Question and Answer Section with your exception(s).

3.1 Payment Terms - Per Iowa Code § 8A.514 the State of Iowa is allowed sixty (60) days to pay an invoice submitted by a Bidder. Does the Bidder agree to the terms?

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Product Line Items Product Line Items

1. Bid Specifications. Bidder must satisfy all the specifications to be deemed a Responsible Bidder # Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow

Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Delivery

P1 Crunchy, Pre-Sweetened - BULK PACK 1 EA - Each

Cap'n Crunch or similar substitute, pre-sweetened cereal.

Approximately 40 oz. per package, 4 packages per case.

Last Years Usage: 511

Brand - Pkg. Weight -

No. Pkgs./Case - Price Per oz. -

P2 Corn Flakes, Non Sweetened Cereal - BULK PACK 1 EA - Each

Corn Flakes, Non Sweetened-Approximately 26-35 ounces per package, 4-8 packages per case.

Last Years Usage: 264

P3 Sugar Coated Corn Flakes - BULK PACK 1 EA - Each

Sugar Coated Corn Flakes- Frosted Flakes or similar substitute.

Last Years Usage: 352

P4 Sweetened Toasted O's - BULK PACK 1 EA - Each

Sweetened Toasted O's- Honey Nut Cheerios or similar substitute.

Last Years Usage: 328

P5 Toasted O's, Sugar Free - BULK PACK 1 EA - Each

Toasted O's, Sugar Free-Cheerios or similar substitute.

Last Years Usage: 336

P6 Krispy Rice, oven toasted cereal - BULK PACK 1 EA - Each

Krispy Rice, oven toasted cereal-Rice Krispies or similar

Last Years Usage: 112

P7 Bran Flakes with Raisins - BULK PACK 1 EA - Each

Bran Flakes with Raisins-Raisin Bran or similar substitute.

Last Years Usage: 504

P8 Cocoa Rounds - BULK PACK 1 EA - Each

Cocoa Rounds, chocolate flavored round balls, pre-sweetened.

Cocoa Puffs or similar substitute.

Last Years Usage: 0

P9 Fruity O's or Rings - BULK PACK 1 EA - Each

Fruity O's-pre-sweetened fruit flavored ring shaped cereal-Fruit Loops, Apple Jacks, Trix or similar substitute.

Last Years Usage: 448

P10 Crunchy, Pre-Sweetened - BOWL PACK 1 EA - Each

Crunchy Pre-Sweetened Cereal-Cap'n Crunch or similar

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P11 Corn Flakes - BOWL PACK 1 EA - Each

Corn Flakes-Doesn't have to be branded.

Last Years Usage: 360

P12 Sugar Coated Corn Flakes - BOWL PACK 1 EA - Each

Corn Flakes-Doesn't have to be branded.

Last Years Usage: 216

P13 Sweetened Toasted O's - BOWL PACK 1 EA - Each

Sweetened Toasted O's- Honey Nut Cheerios or similar

Last Years Usage: 1,313

P14 Toasted O's - BOWL PACK 1 EA - Each

Toasted O's-Sugar Free, Cheerios or similar substitute.

Last Years Usage: 672

P15 Krispy Rice-Oven Toasted Rice Cereal - BOWL PACK 1 EA - Each

Krispy Rice-Oven toasted Rice Cereal. Rice Krispies or similar

Last Years Usage: 912

P16 Bran Flakes with Raisins - BOWL PACK 1 EA - Each

Bran Flakes with Raisins- Raisin Bran or similar substitute.

Last Years Usage: 1,344

P17 Cocoa Rounds-Chocolate - BOWL PACK 1 EA - Each

Cocoa Rounds- Chocolate flavored pre-sweetened balls. Cocoa Puffs or similar substitute.

Last Years Usage: 840

P18 Fruity O's or Rings - BOWL PACK 1 EA - Each

Fruity O's-pre-sweetened fruit flavored ring shaped cereal-Fruit Loops, Apple Jacks, Trix or similar substitute.

Last Years Usage: 1,078

P19 Cinnamon Crunch Cereal - BOWL PACK 1 EA - Each

Cinnamon Crunch Cereal-Cinnamon Toast Crunch or similar

Last Years Usage: 1,464

P20 Apple Flavored Rings - BOWL PACK 1 EA - Each

Apple O's: Pre-Sweetened Apple Flavored Rings- Apple Jacks or similar substitute.

Last Years Usage: 864

P21 Graham Cereal - BOWL PACK 1 EA - Each

Graham Cereal- Golden Grahams or similar substitute.

P22 Bite Sized Frosted Shredded Wheat - BOWL PACK 1 EA - Each

Bite Sized Frosted Shredded Wheat.

Last Years Usage: 168

Service Line Items Service Line Items

There are no Items added to this event.

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