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Food Items for CDC Warehouse
Solicitation number
005-RFB-2642-2026
Issued by
Warren County, Iowa

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This is a Request for Bids (RFB) document issued by the State of Iowa for food items to be delivered to the CDC Warehouse in Woodward, Iowa. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to supply eight product line items including brat links (5,000 lbs), fully cooked diced chicken (14,000 lbs), canned black beans (224 cases), canned green beans (448 cases), frozen hash browns (8,000 lbs), frozen chopped spinach (10,000 lbs), frozen mixed vegetables (12,000 lbs), and white distilled vinegar (192 cases). The RFB was opened on March 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT with bids due on April 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT. All items must be delivered in a single shipment to the Woodward Distribution Center located at 1251 334th Street, Woodward, Iowa 50276, during warehouse hours of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on a first-come, first-served basis. The contract will begin after the five-day appeal period following the Notice of Intent to Award and shall be awarded under RFB Number 005-RFB-2642-2026. Bids will remain sealed until the April 13, 2026, deadline. The contact for questions is Randy Bennett at randy.bennett@iowa.gov or +1 515-322-1210.

The State of Iowa requires all shipping to be FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid, and bidders must agree to standard payment terms allowing sixty days for invoice payment per Iowa Code 8A.514. Bidders must comply with all specified product requirements including USDA inspection certification, current dating, proper packaging, and ingredient specifications. All food items must meet specified grades and quality standards, with no expired or substituted products accepted. Bidders are required to complete certifications regarding terminations, litigation, and debarment status, and may request confidential treatment of specific information by submitting a completed confidentiality form. No set-asides, incumbent contractors, or specific budget allocations are identified in the available documentation. The solicitation does not allow for exclusive contracts, and the Lead Agency retains discretion to extend the resulting contract for additional annual terms as identified in the complete solicitation materials.

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13 April 2026

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 3/30/2026 1:00 PM CDT Type RFB - Request for Bids Close 4/13/2026 1:00 PM CDT Number 005-RFB-2642-2026 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 4/13/2026 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 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 BRAT LINKS 5,000 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.

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P2 CHICKEN DICED, FULLY COOKED, FROZEN 14,000 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.

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P3 BLACK BEANS, CANNED 224 CS - Case

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

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P4 BEANS, GREEN, CANNED 448 CS - Case

Grade B. 1 1/2" Cuts & Longer, 3, 4 or 5 sieve or a blend of these sizes.

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P5 POTATOES, HASH BROWNS 8,000 LB - Pound

Frozen, Shredded and formed, Oven Ready 2.8 to 3 oz. 15-20 pound cases

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P6 SPINACH, CHOPPED, FROZEN 10,000 LB - Pound

US Grade A, 3 lbs. per pkg.

12 Pkgs. per case or bulk pack.

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P7 VEGETABLES, MIXED, FROZEN 12,000 LB - Pound

US Grade A, Minimum of 4 Vegetables:

Corn, Peas, Green Beans, Carrots.

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P8 VINEGAR, WHITE DISTILLED 192 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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