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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 9/21/2026, 1:00 PM CDT Type RFB - Request for Bids Close 10/13/2026, 1:00 PM CDT Number 005-RFB-3118-2027 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 10/13/2026, 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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Description 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 BEEF, GROUND 20,000 LB - Pound

Frozen, 80/20, no additives, NAMP 136. Lean Finely Textured Beef (LFTB) – Use of LFTB is not permitted. Pillow pack acceptable. Must be 10# each loaf and have secure wrap on top of tray. Tubes should be 10# each. No seasoning not even salt or pepper.

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P2 BRAT LINKS 6,000 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.

P3 CHICKEN, FROZEN, LEG QUARTERS 14,000 LB - Pound

Uniform in size and weigh around 8-11 oz., 40 lb.

package, must be domestic product, must be cleaned and have no pin feathers or pin hairs, Legs and Thighs must connected.

P4 CHICKEN, BREADED STRIPS 14,000 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.

P5 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.

P6 TURKEY, FROZEN, GROUND 12,000 LB - Pound

Must be 85% lean/packed in 10 lb. tubes 2 per box/ tubes must be in box./no skin or tendons No MST, no more than 45 days since date of processing to CDC delivery.

P7 BEANS, VEGETARIAN, CANNED 448 CS - Case

US Grade A, 6 - #10 Cans/Case, No Pork, Must be a Navy Bean in Tomato Sauce.

P8 PEACHES, CANNED, DICED 952 CS - Case

Peaches, yellow cling, dices, approximately 1/2 " square.

Dice in light syrup or juice.

Grade B, 6 #10 cans per case.

Must be uniform dices.

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P9 PEARS, DICED, CANNED 952 EA - Each 25 September 202625 September 202625 September 202625 September 2026

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.

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P10 POTATOES, GRANULES, INSTANT, CANNED 336 EA - Each

6 #10 Cans per case.

Less dried Milk.

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P11 TOMATO PASTE, CANNED 168 CS - Case

Grade A Fancy, 25-26% Solids.

6 #10 Cans/Case.

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P12 BAGELS, FROZEN 400 EA - Each

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

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P13 BROCCOLI, CUT, FROZEN 16,000 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 CALIFORNIA BLEND, FROZEN, BROCCOLI, CAULIFLOWER,

CARROTS 14,000 LB - Pound

US Grade A , Diameter 1/2" to 3/4", Length 1 3/4" to 2 1/4", 40% Broccoli, 30% Cauliflower and 30% Carrots, 30 lb. Bulk.

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P15 CAULIFLOWER, CLUSTERS, FROZEN 12,000 LB - Pound

Grade A, 20 lb. Bulk Pack. Must be clusters, no pearls

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P16 MUFFINS, FROZEN 20,000 EA - Each

Individually wrapped muffins 2 - 4 oz. each, assorted flavors. *** NO POPPYSEED or CORN BREAD.

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P17 ONIONS, FRESH /FROZEN DICED 10,000 LB - Pound

Packed in 45 LB. Case

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P18 POTATOES, ROUNDS, PRE-FRIED 14,000 LB - Pound

5 lb. bags, 6 bags per case. Must be current date.

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P19 VEGETABLES, MIXED, FROZEN 14,000 LB - Pound

US Grade A, Minimum of 4 Vegetables:

Corn, Peas, Green Beans, Carrots.

P20 YEAST. ACTIVE DRY YEAST, GRANULES, TYPE II, VACUUM

PACKED. 200 CS - Case

Saf-Instant, by America, Inc. Red Star, Fermipan.

Approximately 20-17.5 oz. pkg. per case.

Evaluation shall be made on price per oz.

Service Line Items Service Line Items

There are no Items added to this event.

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