4 Ounce Juice Cartons - 16BH007

The California Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero is conducting a Request for Quotation (RFQ) solicitation for 4-ounce juice cartons, specifically seeking 260 cases of apple juice, 220 cases of orange juice, and 234 cases of grape juice. Each case must contain 70 individually sealed 4-ounce cartons, with strict product specifications requiring pasteurized 100% fruit juice without added sugar or sweeteners. The juice products must be deliverable frozen or freeze-capable, maintain at least 45 days of shelf life after delivery, and have packaging that does not include metal, aluminum parts, or mylar materials. Bidders must submit comprehensive responses by May 31, 2016, at 11:00 A.M., including nutritional facts and ingredient lists. All questions regarding the solicitation were required to be submitted via email to Beatrice Howell at Beatrice.Howell@dsh.ca.gov by May 20, 2016. The contract term will span a minimum of six months beginning July 1, 2016, with required deliveries occurring every two weeks according to vendor-specific schedules.

The solicitation includes several notable procurement considerations for potential vendors, particularly emphasizing support for small and disadvantaged businesses. The state offers a 5% preference for certified small businesses and provides Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives ranging from 1% to 5% based on participation levels. Award determination will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all requirements, with flexibility to award by line item or on an all-or-none basis. Quantities may be increased or decreased by up to 15% during the contract period, and pricing must remain firm throughout the contract duration. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves approximately 714 total cases of juice products, suggesting a moderate-value contract opportunity for qualified vendors capable of meeting the detailed technical and packaging specifications.