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Attached to: Bulk Beverage Drink Fortified With Vitamins and Minerals
Solicitation number: 005-RFB-2599-2026
Issued by: Clinton County, Iowa

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Written by GovTribe AI · Mar 23, 2026

This is a Request for Bids (RFB) issued by the State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services for bulk beverage drink concentrate products fortified with vitamins and minerals. The solicitation seeks a single vendor to supply five flavors of powdered drink concentrates: Grape, Lemon, Orange, Punch, and Cherry Vanilla. Each product must meet strict specifications including sugar-free formulation sweetened with aspartame, acesulfame potassium, and neotame; vitamin and mineral fortification (Vitamin C 100%, Vitamin D 100%, Zinc 40%, Vitamin E 10%, and Calcium 4% per 8 oz. serving); gluten-free, vegan, and kosher certification; allergen-free composition; and packaging in non-flammable, foil-free pouches with a minimum one-year dry storage capability. Each pouch must reconstitute to 5 finished gallons in cold tap water with a sediment-free, fruit juice-like appearance and flavor. The RFB opened on March 16, 2026, with bids due by March 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT. The resulting contract will commence on July 12, 2026, and conclude on July 11, 2027, with the State holding the sole option to renew for up to two additional annual terms under the same or more favorable conditions. Inquiries should be directed to Randy Bennett at randy.bennett@iowa.gov or +1 515-322-1210.

Bidders must comply with Iowa's requirement that all shipping be FOB Destination with Freight Prepaid and must agree to a 60-day payment terms standard under Iowa Code 8A.514. In addition to submitted pricing, winning vendors are required to pay a 1.00% administrative fee on all contract sales, payable quarterly to the Iowa Department of Administrative Services. Vendors must also submit detailed quarterly sales reports in Microsoft Excel format documenting all sales activity. Bidders are required to complete and upload certifications regarding terminations, litigation, debarment status, and must read and acknowledge all RFB definitions, administrative terms, contract terms and conditions, specification requirements, goods terms, and insurance requirements. The solicitation does not identify set-asides, incumbent vendors, specific contract values, or award dates. Interested vendors must register on the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=DASIowa to access full documentation and submit proposals. The RFB is classified under commodity codes 39333 (Beverage Base, Not Fountain) and 39300 (Foods: Staple Grocery and Grocer's Miscellaneous Items).

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16 March 2026

Bulk Beverage Drink Fortified With Vitamins and Minerals The State of Iowa is seeking a single Vendor to provide Bulk Beverage Drink Fortified With Vitamins and Minerals.

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Open 3/16/2026 1:00 PM CDT Type RFB - Request for Bids Close 3/30/2026 1:00 PM CDT Number 005-RFB-2599-2026 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 3/30/2026 1:00 PM CDT

Contacts Randy Bennett randy.bennett@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-322-1210

Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description 39333 Beverage Base, Not Fountain

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).

Contract Term

The term of the contract will begin 7/12/2026 and end on 7/11/2027.

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 Bulk Beverage Drink Concentrate - Grape 1 EA - Each

Add water only drink mix. Sweetened with a blend of aspartame, acesulfame potassium and neotame. The product shall possess an odor and flavor typical of its type.

No off-flavors or off-odors shall be detectable. The product shall be uniformly blended, free from hard lumps, free flowing and homogenous dry mixtures. The products shall reconstitute in cold tap water. Each pouch will reconstitute to 5 finished gallons. The reconstituted finished drinks shall be sediment free, possess a flavor free from acrid or peppery taste and shall closely resemble fruit juice in flavor, color and aroma. Product must Sugar Free - No Saccharin, sodium free, gluten free, Vegan and Kosher. Each 8 oz. serving includes Vitamin C (100%), Vitamin D (100%), Zinc (40%), Vitamin E (10%), and Calcium (4%). Minimum one year dry storage. Contains no allergy causing ingredients:

milk, egg or egg products, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, wheat products or soybean products. (Allergen statement available). Each pouch comes in an easy to open non-flammable NO FOIL pack.

Brand - Package Per Case -

Reconstitute Amount - Vitamin C - % -