Cashwa+Contract+Final.pdf

This document is a State of North Dakota Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Commercial Food Products, issued by the State Procurement Office, with Bid Number 110.7-20-100. The primary contractor is Cash-Wa Distributing Co. of Fargo, LLC, who will serve as the food product vendor for various North Dakota state agencies, including the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR), state penitentiaries, correctional centers, veterans homes, and other state facilities.

The contract covers a comprehensive range of food products including dairy, meats, fresh produce, frozen foods, bakery ingredients, canned goods, and other commercial food service items. The contract period runs from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021, with potential options for extension up to 4 additional 12-month periods. The vendor will provide a computer-based direct order entry system, online product guide, and inventory management system. Pricing will be firm for the first 30 days, with potential periodic adjustments to the price list. The contract is structured as a cooperative purchasing contract, allowing multiple state agencies to utilize the pricing and terms, with an estimated total of 110 items in the market basket representing significant spend across state institutions.