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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.

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Open 3/10/2025 1:00 PM CDT Type RFB - Request for Bids Close 3/24/2025 1:00 PM CDT Number 005-RFB-1610-2025 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 3/24/2025 1:00 PM CDT

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 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.

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P2 BEANS, PINTO 448 CS - Case

U.S. Grade A, 6 - /#10 cans per case.

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P3 BEANS, RED KIDNEY, CANNED 448 CS - Case

U.S. Grade A, 6 - /#10 cans per case.

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P4 BEANS, WAXED, YELLOW, CANNED 448 CS - Case

US Grade B, 1 1/2" cut and longer, 3, 4 or 5 sieve or a blend of these sizes.

No short cuts will be accepted 6 - #10 cans per case.

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P5 CORN, WHOLE KERNEL, CANNED 224 CS - Case

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

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P6 PINEAPPLE, CANNED, TIDBITS 952 CS - Case

Tidbits, thickness .416"", US Grade B, Packed in juice or light syrup, 6 - #10 cans per case. ** Agency will not accept product from China Origin.

P7 POTATOES, SWEET, CANNED 224 CS - Case

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

P9 SAUCE, ITALIAN AND SPAGHETTI 448 CS - Case

Mildly seasoned with basil, oregano and other spices. No meat in sauce.

Add your own extra ingredients.

6 #10 cans/case.

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P10 TOMATOES, DICED, CANNED 952 CS - Case 01 April 202501 April 202501 April 202501 April 2025

US Grade B.

Tomatoes are dices to 3/4".

Drained weight 66 oz. or better.

Six #10 Cans/Case.

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P11 BAGELS, FROZEN 500 CS - Case

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

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P12 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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P13 BROCCOLI, CUT, FROZEN 20,000 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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P14 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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P15 PEAS, FROZEN 16,000 LB - Pound

US Grade A, 20 lb. bulk containers.

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P16 SPINACH, CHOPPED, FROZEN 9,000 LB - Pound

US Grade A, 3 lbs. per pkg.

12 Pkgs. per case or bulk pack.

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P17 OIL, VEGETABLE 192 CS - Case

Salad Oil, Packed in 6 - 1 gal containers. Must be plastic containers High Temperature to be used for frying and baking.

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