Bread and Miscellaneous Bakery Products

Sacramento County, through its Department of General Services Contract and Purchasing Services Division, is seeking bread and miscellaneous bakery products for multiple county departments, including the Main Jail, Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center, S.E.T.A./Head Start facilities, Mental Health Treatment Center, and Youth Detention Facilities. The Request for Bid (RFB #2022-RFB-0052) covers 12 different bread and bakery product items, ranging from hoagie rolls and hamburger buns to whole wheat bread, with estimated annual quantities from 10 to 100,420 units. Deliveries are required Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., with contractors expected to complete orders within two business days. The bid will be evaluated based on vendors' pricing, understanding of specifications, references, and compliance with product quality and packaging requirements. Key deadlines include a question submission deadline of May 25, 2022, and a response deadline of June 15, 2022, at 1:48 p.m., with electronic submissions required through the ProcureNow platform.

The procurement offers potential preference points for local and micro-businesses, with 5% for local businesses and 2% for micro-businesses. The county reserves the right to extend the contract for four additional one-year terms, with a total contract period not exceeding five years and six months. Contractors must provide firm pricing for the contract period, with potential price adjustments requiring 30-day written notice and appropriate documentation. The estimated annual expenditure exceeds $250,000, with the county maintaining the right to add, delete, or change delivery locations and products. Bidders must meet strict requirements, including compliance with federal food standards, sanitary manufacturing conditions, and detailed packaging and labeling regulations. The procurement emphasizes domestic product preference and sustainable purchasing practices, with contractors expected to provide itemized pricing, adhere to security protocols, and potentially undergo sample submissions and site visits prior to contract award.