Attachment_1_-_Pricing_Workbook.xlsx

This is a Pricing Workbook attachment for a statewide cheese procurement solicitation issued by the State of California, Department of General Services, Procurement Division. The workbook is designed to establish pricing parameters for qualified vendors bidding to supply cheese products to all California state departments under a mandatory statewide contract. The contract term is two years with two optional one-year extension periods available by mutual agreement. The pricing workbook serves as the mechanism for bidders to submit their cost proposals for cheese products, establishing the baseline rates that would apply throughout the contract period and any subsequent extensions.

The workbook functions as the primary tool for competitive price evaluation and comparison among bidders. It establishes the pricing structure and format requirements that vendors must follow when submitting their bids, ensuring standardized cost data across all proposals for consistent evaluation by the State. The workbook likely includes specifications for product categories, volume estimates, pricing tiers, and discount structures applicable to the statewide purchasing requirements. This document is essential for the bid evaluation process and will form the basis of the resulting contract's pricing terms, which will apply to all mandatory purchases of cheese by state departments throughout the contract period.