4._Estimated_Usage.xlsx

This is an Estimated Usage spreadsheet prepared by the Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) for the State of California in support of the Spices statewide contract solicitation FAU26-89-58. The document provides projected annual consumption quantities for various spice categories that will inform bidders of anticipated demand across all state departments. The spices covered include common culinary items such as black pepper, cinnamon, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, and various herb blends, with estimated usage broken down by spice type and quantity. This usage data is critical for bidders to develop accurate pricing proposals and for the state to establish realistic annual purchase commitments under the two-year initial contract term with two optional one-year renewal periods. The estimated usage figures serve as the baseline for all State of California departments that are mandated to utilize the awarded contract.

The estimated usage projections allow prospective vendors to understand the volume requirements and purchasing patterns across the state procurement system, enabling competitive and cost-effective bidding. By establishing transparent consumption estimates upfront, DGS-PD facilitates fair competition among qualified spice suppliers and supports the "All or None" award methodology specified in the solicitation, whereby a single vendor or vendor team will supply all spice requirements statewide. The usage data is essential for contract performance planning, inventory management forecasting, and ensuring adequate supply capacity throughout the contract period.