b. Attachment B, Bidder Checklist, Cheese Slices_PA180735.doc

This is a Bidder Checklist for Request for Bid #PA180735 issued by the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration on behalf of the Department of Public Instruction (DPI). The bid seeks qualified vendors to process USDA bulk cheese (Natural American FDB Barrel, USDA Foods Material ID Code #110242) into reduced-fat cheese slices for distribution to Wisconsin schools participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), residential child care institutions, and summer food service programs. The processed cheese slices will be offered to both public and private schools throughout Wisconsin, with bidder products subject to qualification through taste testing, responsiveness to bid and technical requirements, and any additional testing or inspections deemed in the state's best interest.

The checklist requires bidders to acknowledge compliance with multiple mandatory components including completion of the RFB cover page (DOA-3070), review of all sections covering introduction and purpose, bidder qualifications and requirements, mandatory specifications, special terms and conditions, pricing structure and price sheet instructions, bid procedures and instructions, and bid acceptance and award criteria. Bidders must also confirm review and understanding of the Standard Terms and Conditions (DOA-3054), Supplemental Terms and Conditions for Procurement of Services (DOA-3681), all RFB amendments posted to VendorNet, vendor references (DOA-3478), vendor information (DOA-3477), Wisconsin's Cooperative Purchasing Service agreement (DOA-3333), and the Designation of Confidential and Proprietary Information Form (DOA-3027). Additionally, bidders must complete Attachment A (Price Sheet), Attachment C (Nutrient Data Submission Form), and Attachment D (National Processing Agreement Approval Form). Omission of any required items may result in bid rejection.