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

03 December 2024

Open 11/18/2024 1:00 PM CST Type RFB - Request for Bids Close 12/2/2024 1:00 PM CST Number 005-RFB-1404-2025 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 12/2/2024 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. 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 Terms and Conditions for GOODS and 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 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 CHICKEN, FROZEN, LEG QUARTERS 20,000 LB - Pound

Uniform in size and weigh around 8-11 oz., 40 lb.

package, must be domestic product, must cleaned and have no pin feathers or pin hairs, Legs and Thighs must connected.

P3 CHICKEN, BREADED STRIPS 16,000 LB - Pound

Chicken strips with all white meat- no dark meat, 1 to 1.5 oz. of single muscle, fully cooked, uniform pieces, oven ready.

Nuggets will not be accepted.

P4 CHICKEN DICED, FULLY COOKED, FROZEN 20,000 LB - Pound

White chicken meat only, must be whole meat not pressed or formed, no substitutes, 1/4 inch x 3/8 inch fully cooked heat and serve. Diced white chicken meat. Flavored and Fines will NOT be accepted.

P5 HAM, CURED 8,000 LB - Pound

Natural smoke flavor cured with water, salt, dextrose, modified food starch, sodium phosphates, natural smoke flavor, sodium eyrthorbate, and sodium nitrate. Average weights is 18-24 lb.

per box, 2 buffet style per box. No sliced hams.

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P6 BEANS, GREAT NORTHERN, CANNED 224 CS - Case

Grade A, 6 - #10 Cans/Case.

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P7 ORANGES, MANDARIN, CANNED 952 CS - Case

Grade B or better, Broken pieces and segments. Packed in light syrup. ATTN: Products will be inspected on delivery and products that do not match this description shall be refused. 6 - #10 cans per case:

P8 Pudding, Ready to Eat, VANILLA. 224 CS - Case

6 #10 Cans per case.

Brand: ___________________ Can size: _________________ No. cans/case: ____________ Indicate Pack Season:

Current: ________________ Other (Explain): _________ Pack Origin: ______________ Specify QA Option USDA-Letter

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P9 Pudding, Ready to Eat, CHOCOLATE. 224 CS - Case

6 #10 Cans per case.

Brand: ___________________ Can size: _________________ No. cans/case: ____________ Indicate Pack Season:

Current: ________________ Other (Explain): _________ Pack Origin: ______________ Specify QA Option USDA-Letter

P10 TUNA, CANNED 224 CS - Case

Light Meat, chunk style, packed in water, cans only, MUST BE 66.5 oz. NET WEIGHT PER CAN, 6 cans per case, cans only, pouches not accepted.

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P11 BEANS, GREEN, FROZEN 16,000 LB - Pound

US Grade A.

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

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P12 BROCCOLI, CUT, FROZEN 18,000 LB - Pound

US Grade A, 30 lb. bulk boxes. Will only accept florets and stems. If contains chopped stalk pieces shipment will be refused.

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P13 CAULIFLOWER, CLUSTERS, FROZEN 15,000 LB - Pound

Multi-wall bags, 50 lbs. per bag.

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P14 CORN, WHOLE KERNEL, FROZEN 14,000 LB - Pound

US Grade A, Golden, Frozen, 20 lb. Bulk.

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P15 MARGARINE/VEGETABLE SPREAD, REDDIES 500 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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P16 MUFFINS, FROZEN 20,000 EA - Each

Individually wrapped muffins 3.5-4.0 oz. each, assorted flavors.

*** NO POPPYSEED or CORN BREAD.

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P17 POTATOES, ROUNDS, PRE-FRIED 20,000 LB - Pound

5 lb. bags, 6 bags per case. Must be current date.

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P18 VEGETABLES, MIXED, FROZEN 20,000 LB - Pound

US Grade A, Minimum of 4 Vegetables:

Corn, Peas, Green Beans, Carrots.

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P19 SUGAR, GRANULATED 300 BG - Bag

Multi-wall bags, 50 lbs. per bag.

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P20 VINEGAR, WHITE DISTILLED 144 CS - Case

50 Grain, 4 - 1 gallon plastic containers.

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Service Line Items Service Line Items

There are no Items added to this event.

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