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Attached to: Meat Entrees for CDC Warehouse
Solicitation number: 005-RFB-2513-2026
Issued by: Dallas County, Iowa

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Written by GovTribe AI · Feb 23, 2026

This is a Request for Bids (RFB) issued by the State of Iowa, Department of Administrative Services, for meat entree products to be supplied to the CDC Warehouse in Woodward, Iowa. The solicitation seeks a single qualified bidder to provide five product lines: breaded frozen fish (4 oz. portions), sliced salami (1 oz. slices), fully cooked meatballs (1 oz. portions), flame broiled beef patties (3 oz. portions), and breaded chicken patties (4 oz. portions). Based on prior year orders, anticipated volumes include 5,000 lbs. of fish, 18,788 lbs. of salami, 23,490 lbs. of beef patties, and 38,400 lbs. of chicken patties. All products must be delivered via refrigerated trailer at proper ServeSafe temperatures on pallets and shrink-wrapped to the Woodward Distribution Center, located at 1251 334th St., Woodward, Iowa 50276, during warehouse hours of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on a first-come, first-serve basis. The solicitation opened on February 16, 2026, with bids due by March 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT. The contract term begins May 31, 2026, and ends May 30, 2027, with an option for the State to renew for up to two additional annual extensions.

Bidders must comply with standard State of Iowa procurement requirements, including FOB Destination with freight prepaid shipping, submission of terminations and litigation disclosures, and adherence to all specification and insurance requirements. Payment terms allow the State sixty days to remit invoices. All qualifying bidders are responsible for a 1.00 percent administrative fee on sales, payable quarterly to the Department of Administrative Services, and must submit detailed quarterly sales reports in Microsoft Excel format. Contact information for inquiries is provided through Randy Bennett at randy.bennett@iowa.gov or (515) 322-1210. The solicitation does not indicate set-asides, incumbent vendors, or specific budget constraints, with all materials accessible through the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=DASIowa.

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16 February 2026

Meat Entrees for CDC Warehouse The CDC Warehouse is seeking a single Bidder to provide Meat Entrees to their location.

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Open 2/16/2026 1:00 PM CST Type RFB - Request for Bids Close 3/12/2026 1:00 PM CDT Number 005-RFB-2513-2026 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 3/12/2026 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 Meat Entrees to be delivered to the CDC Warehouse in Woodward, Iowa. This is a solicitation for Meat Entrees to be delivered by a refridgerated trailer with the proper ServeSafe temperatures and product must be on pallets and shrink wrapped. 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.

Contract Term

The term of the contract will begin 5/31/2026 and end on 5/30/2027.

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.

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 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

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

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 Fish, Breaded, Frozen 1 LB - Pound

4 oz. Frozen, fully cooked boneless breaded.

Last years orders: 5,000 lbs.

Brand - Individual Product Size -

Package Per Case -

P2 Sliced Salami 1 LB - Pound

1 oz. Slices, fully cooked and ready-to-eat. Product shall contain no trans fats. Slices shall be uniform in thickness and diameter.

Last years orders: 18,788 lbs.

P3 Fully Cooked Meatball 1 LB - Pound

1 oz. Frozen, fully cooked dinner balls. Made with beef and chicken. Must be trans fat free. 3 oz. cooked portion. Each meat ball is 1 oz. Just heat and serve. Fully cooked. No MSG, HVP, poultry skin or organ meat allowed. Must be trans fat free. Must have no more than 8g of fat per 3 oz. serving. Must have a minimum of 13g of protein per 3 oz. serving.

Last years orders: 0 lbs.

P4 Flame Broiled Beef Patty 1 LB - Pound

3 oz. Frozen, fully cooked natural/hand shaped patties with grill marks. Heat & serve.

Last years orders: 23,490 lbs.

P5 Breaded Chicken Patty 4 oz. 1 LB - Pound

4 oz. Frozen, fully cooked boneless breaded chicken patties.

Made with chicken breast meat blended with poultry seasoning and dipped in a golden buttermilk batter. No MSG, HVP, poultry skin or organ meat allowed. Must be trans fat free. Must have no more than 8g of fat per 4 oz. serving. Must have a minimum of 13g of protein per 4 oz. serving.

Last years orders: 38,400 lbs.

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Service Line Items Service Line Items

There are no Items added to this event.

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