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10 February 2025

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

10 February 2025

Open 2/10/2025 1:00 PM CST Type RFB - Request for Bids Close 2/24/2025 1:00 PM CST Number 005-RFB-1552-2025 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 2/24/2025 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 There are no Buyer Attachments added to this event.

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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.

2.4 Bidder has read and agrees to the CDC Warehouse Shipping Instructions.

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 40,000 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 BRAT LINKS 10,000 LB - Pound

Fully cooked heat and serve. Contents-All beef, chicken or turkey meat (No Pork), regular brat seasoning, any flavor except (No beer), can be bid with or without cheddar cheese. all cases must be inspected by US Department of Agriculture, case labels must contain the contents, ingredients, inspection seal, best by date and freezing instructions. Packaging- 5-6 links are to equal 1 lb. Dating-Only current dated commodities, no expired foods will be accepted.

P3 CHICKEN, FROZEN, LEG QUARTERS 16,000 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.

P4 APPLESAUCE, CANNED 952 CS - Case

Solid Pack, Sweetened, Natural Color U.S. Grade A, Six #10 cans per case.

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P5 CORN, WHOLE KERNEL, CANNED 448 CS - Case

US Grade B Golden, 6 - #10 Cans/Case.

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P6 FRUIT COCKTAIL 952 CS - Case

Grade B, Packed in light syrup or juice, diced fruit must be 1/2 inch cubed, 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 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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P9 POTATOES, GRANULES, INSTANT, CANNED 448 CS - Case

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6 #10 Cans per case.

Less dried Milk.

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P10 POTATOES, SWEET, CANNED 224 CS - Case

US Grade A, whole and pieces Heavy syrup 6 - #10 Cans/Case

P11 TOMATOES, DICED, CANNED 448 CS - Case

US Grade B.

Tomatoes are dices to 3/4".

Drained weight 66 oz. or better.

Six #10 Cans/Case.

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P12 ONIONS, FRESH /FROZEN DICED 10,000 LB - Pound

Packed in 45 LB. Case

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P13 POTATOES, FRENCH FRIED, CRINKLE CUT 400 CS - Case

3/8 IN. Line Flow, Oven Bake.

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P14 YEAST. ACTIVE DRY YEAST, GRANULES, TYPE II, VACUUM

PACKED. 384 CS - Case

Saf-Instant, by America, Inc. Red Star, Fermipan.

Approximately 20-17.5 oz. pkg. per case.

Evaluation shall be made on price per oz.

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