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 contract is between the State of North Dakota, acting through its Purchasing Agency, and Cash-Wa Distributing Co. of Fargo, LLC as the contractor. The contract involves multiple state agencies, including the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR), with primary users being facilities such as the James River Correctional Center, State Penitentiary, ND Youth Correctional Center, Life Skills & Transition Center, and various other state institutions.

The contract covers a comprehensive range of commercial food products, including bakery ingredients, bottled beverages, canned products, dairy items, frozen foods, meats, and other food service items. The contract period runs from 1/01/2021 to 12/31/2021, with potential extensions up to 12 months. The pricing is structured as a firm-fixed fee with a potential markup, and the contract allows for a market basket of 110 items with fixed pricing. Delivery will be made to multiple state locations, with primary delivery sites including correctional facilities, a veterans home, and other state institutions. The vendor is required to provide a comprehensive online ordering system, detailed product information, nutrition details, and maintain specific delivery schedules and quality standards. The contract emphasizes flexibility in ordering, product substitutions, and comprehensive support for state purchasing agencies.