Bakery Mixes.pdf

This document is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the State Department of General Services on behalf of the State Department of Education for bakery mixes. The IFB requests bids for the supply of various types of bakery mixes such as cake, muffin, and biscuit mixes to be delivered to school districts across the state over a one-year period with options to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. The IFB provides detailed specifications for each type of bakery mix, required quantities, and delivery schedules. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on May 15, 2023, and a mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on April 30, 2023. The contract is expected to be awarded by June 15, 2023.

The IFB specifies that pricing must remain firm for the initial one-year term. Small and minority-owned businesses are encouraged to bid, and a 15% small business set-aside has been established. The current incumbent supplier's contract expires on June 30, 2023. Funding for this contract will be provided through the State Department of Education's school nutrition budget allocation.