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11 December 2023

Food Items for CDC Warehouse This bid opportunity is for food items to be delivered to the CDC Warehouse in Woodward, Iowa.

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Open 11/24/2023 1:00 PM CST Type Request for Bids Close 12/8/2023 1:00 PM CST Number 005-RFB-0699-2024 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 12/8/2023 1:00 PM CST

Contacts Randy Bennett randy.bennett@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-322-1210

Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description

39300 FOODS: STAPLE GROCERY AND GROCER'S MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

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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).

This bid opportunity is for food items to be delivered to the CDC Warehouse in Woodward, Iowa. This solicitation will be for a single shipment of each line item qty. to be delivered in whole. Contract Term the term of the resulting contract/s will begin after the 5 day appeal period ends following the Notice of intent to award is issued. This is a solicitation for various food items to be delivered to the Central Distribution Center at Woodward, Iowa. The amount to be ordered will be delivered in one shipment to the warehouse if you are awarded the solicitation. All 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.

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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. Exceptions Form RFB.docx

2. 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 there are exceptions to the terms, upload the Exceptions Form to the Vendor Attachments section and submit a question(s) in the Question and Answer Section. The blank form is available to download in Buyer Attachments section.

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 there are exceptions to the terms, upload the Exceptions Form to the Vendor Attachments section and submit a question(s) in the Question and Answer Section. The blank form is available to download in Buyer Attachments section.

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 Terms and Conditions for GOODS and enter a response.

Group 3: Payment Terms

Instructions:

Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If there are exceptions to the terms, upload the Exceptions Form to the Vendor Attachments section and submit a question(s) in the Question and Answer Section. The blank form is available to download in Buyer Attachments section.

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 BEEF, GROUND 20,000 LB - Pound

Frozen, 80/20, no additives, NAMP 136. Lean Finely Textured Beef (LFTB) – Use of LFTB is not permitted. Pillow pack acceptable. Must be 10# each loaf and have secure wrap on top of tray. Tubes should be 10# each. No seasoning not even salt or pepper.

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P2 BEANS, VEGETARIAN, CANNED 448 CS - Case

US Grade A, 6 - #10 Cans/Case, No Pork, Must be a Navy Bean in Tomato Sauce.

P3 PEACHES, CANNED, DICED 952 CS - Case

Peaches, yellow cling, dices, approximately 1/2 " square.

Dice in light syrup or juice.

Grade B, 6 #10 cans per case.

Must be uniform dices.

P4 PEARS, DICED, CANNED 952 CS - Case

Grade B, Bartlett, Packed in light syrup or juice, 1/2 inch cubed.

Size must be square and not more than 15% juice weight.

6 #10 cans per case.

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P5 BAGELS, FROZEN 400 CS - Case

3.5 to 4 oz., Sliced, Assorted Flavor, All cases must have same count , Plain Flavored only.

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P6 BEANS, GREEN, FROZEN 12,000 LB - Pound

US Grade A.

30 lb. or Bulk Pkg. 1 1/2" Cuts & Longer. No French Cut.

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P7 CARROTS, DICED, FROZEN 20,000 LB - Pound

30 lb. Pkg., 3/8" cubed.

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P8 CAULIFLOWER, CLUSTERS, FROZEN 12,000 LB - Pound

Grade A, 20 lb. Bulk Pack. Must be clusters, no pearls

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P9 MARGARINE/VEGETABLE SPREAD, REDDIES 400 CS - Case

Prepared from liquid soybean oil, partially hydrogenated soybean oil and water, salt, whey, vegetable mono and diglycerides, soybean lecithin, sodium benzoate added as a preservative, artificially flavored, colored with beta carotene, vitamin A palmitate added. 90 Count per 12 lbs./case. Service size 3 reddies. Servings per container

360. Please provide product profile.

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P10 PEPPERS, GREEN BELL, DICED, FROZEN 6,000 LB - Pound

50 lb. bulk containers.

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P11 VEGETABLES, MIXED, FROZEN 20,000 LB - Pound

Minimum of 4 Vegetables:

Corn, Peas, Green Beans, Carrots.

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P12 SUGAR, GRANULATED 300 BG - Bag

Multi-wall bags, 50 lbs. per bag.

Cane or beet sugar.

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P13 SUGAR, POWDERED 100 BG - Bag

Multi-wall bags, 50 lbs. per bag.

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P14 TACO SHELLS 200 CS - Case

5" hard shell tacos, Corn flour taco shells fried in 100% vegetable oil. Packed in shrink wrapped sleeves to prevent breakage. Approximately 200 shells per case.

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Service Line Items Service Line Items

There are no Items added to this event.

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