Shipping Instructions.docx
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- Food Items for CDC Warehouse
- Solicitation number
- 005-RFB-2370-2026
- Issued by
- Story County, Iowa
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This is a Shipping Instructions document for a Request for Bids issued by the State of Iowa for food items to be delivered to the Central Distribution Center (CDC) Warehouse in Woodward, Story County, Iowa. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to supply seven food product line items: 14,000 pounds of diced fully cooked frozen chicken, 224 cases of canned sweet potatoes, 400 cases of margarine, 9,000 pounds of roasted red potato tibbets, 6,000 pounds of frozen chopped spinach, 200 bags of granulated sugar, and 192 cases of vegetable oil in gallon containers. All items must be delivered in a single shipment to the warehouse at 1251 334th Street, Woodward, Iowa 50276, with delivery accepted during warehouse hours of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on a first-come, first-serve basis. The solicitation opened on December 15, 2025, with bids due by January 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST. The contract term will commence after a five-day appeal period following the Notice of Intent to Award.
All freight charges and fuel costs must be included in the bid price, with delivery to the warehouse on an FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid basis. Bidders must ensure products are palletized and shrink-wrapped, shipped in insulated and clean trailers, and comply with USDA grade standards for both product and container condition. Canned products may not be received frozen, and all products must be received within 30 days of the purchase order issuance or be considered late, with the award reverting to the next lowest bidder. Bidders are responsible for providing proof of pack date and pack origin upon request, ensuring all products are properly labeled, and covering all costs for pickup and replacement of damaged or non-compliant products. The State of Iowa allows sixty days for invoice payment in accordance with Iowa Code 8A.514. Bidders must certify compliance with Terminations, Litigation, and Debarment requirements, and the primary contact for inquiries is Randy Bennett at randy.bennett@iowa.gov or (515) 322-1210.
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Shipping Instructions
A successful Bidder must be able to satisfy all these shipping instruction to be deemed a Responsible Bidder.
All freight charges and fuel costs must be in the bid price. All bid prices must be a delivered to the warehouse.
Freight that doesn't meet the Agencies specifications will be refused.
Freight with damaged products will be refused. If there are damaged package is in the middle of the pallet, these package will be set aside and credit will be issued or the whole load may be refused and you will be expected to pick it up at your expense.
Product must be on pallets and shrink wrapped.
Trailers must be insulated and clean.
Bidders may be asked to submit a sample for testing.
Canned product may not be received frozen.
Product past 30 days from receipt of the PO is considered late. Product will be awarded to the next lowest bidder or placed out to bid.
Consideration will be given to product that is packed in the USA.
By referencing the USDA grade standards for products, the condition of the container is implied in the standard. It is your responsibility to ensure that the USDA standards are met for product and container. It will be the Bidders responsibility to pick up and replace product and pay to the CDC Warehouse any costs they incur.
Bidders must ship product they indicated on the submitted bid.
Bidders must be able to provide proof of pack date and pack origin if requested. Pack date codes must be accompanied with a key when requested.
All products must be labeled.
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