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Food Items for CDC Warehouse
Solicitation number
005-RFB-2936-2027
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Story County, Iowa

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This Request for Bids (RFB) is issued by the State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services for food items to be delivered to the Central Distribution Center (CDC) Warehouse in Woodward, Iowa. The solicitation seeks competitive bids for twelve product line items totaling approximately 50,000 pounds and 1,192 cases of various staple grocery items, including meat products (brat links, turkey franks, and cured ham), frozen vegetables (carrots, corn, and peas), frozen bagels, margarine, and bulk sugars and vinegar. The bid opens on July 20, 2026, at 1:30 PM CDT and closes on August 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT (RFB Number 005-RFB-2936-2027). All items must be delivered in a single shipment to the warehouse located at 1251 334th Street, Woodward, Iowa 50276, during warehouse hours of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on a first-come, first-serve basis. The contract term begins after a five-day appeal period following the Notice of Intent to Award. The Lead Agency reserves the right to award one or more contracts and may extend the contract for additional annual renewal periods at its sole discretion.

Bidders must comply with Iowa requirements for FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid shipping and accept a sixty-day payment term per Iowa Code 8A.514. The State of Iowa prefers payment via its Purchasing Card Program (Pcard), and all bidders must comply with applicable acceptance terms. All food items must meet specified grade requirements, packaging standards, and current dating requirements with no expired foods accepted. Bidders must certify they are not "Prohibited Companies" as defined in Iowa Code section 12K.1(4) pursuant to Iowa Executive Order 18 and provide documentation including a completed Terminations, Litigation and Debarment form and Form 22 regarding confidential treatment of information. The contact for this solicitation is Randy Bennett at randy.bennett@das.iowa.gov or (515) 322-1210. Bidders are classified under Commodity Code 39300 (Foods: Staple Grocery and Grocer's Miscellaneous Items).

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20 July 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 7/20/2026, 1:30 PM CDT Type RFB - Request for Bids Close 8/4/2026, 1:00 PM CDT Number 005-RFB-2936-2027 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 8/4/2026, 1:00 PM CDT

Contacts Randy Bennett randy.bennett@das.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 competitive bids from qualified Bidders to provide the goods, services, or both described in this RFB for the Lead Agency and any Participating Agencies.

The Lead Agency intends to award one or more contracts for the term identified in the solicitation. At its sole discretion, the Lead Agency may extend the contract(s) for up to the number of annual renewal periods specified in the solicitation. Any contract awarded as a result of this RFB shall be non-exclusive, and the Lead Agency and Participating Agencies reserve the right to procure similar goods or services through other contracts or procurement methods as permitted by law.

This RFB is intended to provide Bidders with the information necessary to prepare responsive and competitive bids. The solicitation process is conducted for the benefit of the Lead Agency and Participating Agencies to obtain the information needed to evaluate bids and select the Bidder(s) whose bid best meets the requirements of this RFB. This RFB is not intended to contain every detail or consideration that may be relevant to preparing a bid. Each Bidder is solely responsible for reviewing the solicitation and obtaining any additional information necessary to prepare a complete and responsive bid.

Bid Submission and Amendments

Bidders are encouraged to Save Progress frequently, particularly after uploading documents.

If a Bidder opens a bid after it has been certified and submitted, the bid must be certified and resubmitted.

Opening the bid does not remove previously entered information or uploaded documents.

If the Issuing Officer issues an amendment after a bid has been submitted, the Bidder must review and acknowledge the amendment, then certify and resubmit the bid. All previously submitted information and attachments will remain intact.

Instructions for Responding to an Amendment

1. Review the amendment in the solicitation.

2. Complete any newly added or revised questions in the Questions section, if applicable.

3. Acknowledge the amendment.

4. Certify and resubmit the bid before the solicitation closing date and time.

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

1. Shipping+Instructions.docx

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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

Form 22 – Confidential Treatment of Information – All Bidders are required to submit a Form 22 indicating whether or not they are requesting confidential treatment of specific information within their response (see form attached). If Bidder DOES NOT request confidential treatment, Bidder must complete Part 1 of Form 22 and upload in response to this question. If Bidder DOES requests confidential treatment of specific information, Bidder must: (1) fully complete and sign Part 2 of Form 22 and upload in response to this question; (2) prepare and upload a “Public Copy” of the Bid to the "Vendor Attachments" tab from which the confidential information has been redacted as described in Form 22.

1.6 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 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

Pursuant to Iowa Executive Order 18 (February 10, 2026), the State of Iowa may not purchase equipment, supplies, or services from a Prohibited Company. For purposes of this solicitation, "Prohibited Company" has the meaning set forth in Iowa Code section 12K.1(4) – please see a copy of Iowa Code section 12K.1 attached for your reference.

Bidder shall either hereby certify that “no” it is not a Prohibited Company as defined in Iowa Code section 12K.1(4), or “yes” it is a Prohibited Company as defined in Iowa Code section 12K.1(4). If the Bidder answers "yes," the Department of Administrative Services reserves the right to reject and not evaluate the Bidder's proposal.

2.7 Please indicate which list(s) identified in Iowa Code section 12K.1(4) that Bidder is included on and provide additional clarification or information about Bidder’s inclusion on this list.

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?

3.2 Terms of Pcard Acceptance - The State of Iowa prefers to pay Bidders using its Purchasing Card Program (Pcard) whenever possible. Bidders accepting Pcard payments shall comply with the Terms of Pcard Acceptance.

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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 4,000 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.

Brand - Grade -

Package Size - Pack Season -

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P2 FRANKS, TURKEY 4,000 LB - Pound

Can be beef or turkey. Must be 2 OZ. 10 LBS/CS, CAN

CONTAIN TURKEY AND OR CHICKEN NO PORK

Brand - Grade -

Package Size - Pack Season -

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P3 HAM, CURED 4,000 LB - Pound

Natural smoke flavor cured with water, salt, dextrose, modified food starch, sodium phosphates, natural smoke flavor, sodium eyrthorbate, and sodium nitrate. Average weights is 18-24 lb.

per box, 2 buffet style per box. No sliced hams.

Pack Orgin -

P4 BAGELS, FROZEN 500 CS - Case

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

Brand - Grade -

Package Size - Pack Season -

P5 CARROTS, DICED, FROZEN 14,000 LB - Pound

US Grade A, 30 lb. Pkg., 3/8" cubed.

P6 CORN, WHOLE KERNEL, FROZEN 14,000 LB - Pound

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

No Short Cuts will be accepted.

6 #10 cans per case.

P7 MARGARINE/VEGETABLE SPREAD, REDDIES 400 CS - Case

Prepared from liquid soybean oil, partially hydrogenated soybean oil and water, salt, whey, vegetable mono and diglycerides, soybean lecithin, sodium benzoate added as a preservative, artificially flavored, colored with beta carotene, vitamin A palmitate added. 90 Count per 12 lbs./case. Service size 3 reddies. Servings per container

360. Please provide product profile.

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P8 PEAS, FROZEN 10,000 LB - Pound

US Grade A, 20 lb. bulk containers.

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Package Size - Pack Season -

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P9 SUGAR, BROWN, LIGHT (BEET OR CANE) 100 BG - Bag

Multi-wall bags, 50 lbs. per bag.

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P10 SUGAR, GRANULATED 300 BG - Bag

Multi-wall bags, 50 lbs. per bag.

Cane or beet sugar.

Brand - Grade -

Package Size - Pack Season -

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P11 SUGAR, POWDERED 200 BG - Bag

Multi-wall bags, 50 lbs. per bag.

Brand - Grade -

Package Size - Pack Season -

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P12 VINEGAR, WHITE DISTILLED 192 CS - Case

50 Grain, 4 - 1 gallon plastic containers.

Brand - Grade -

Package Size - Pack Season -

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Service Line Items Service Line Items

There are no Items added to this event.

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