Bread and other Related Bakery Products - Davenport Work Release Center

The State of Iowa, specifically the Davenport Work Release Center (WRC), is seeking competitive bids for bread and related bakery products through a Request for Bids (RFB) solicitation. The procurement targets four specific bakery items: white sandwich bread, wheat sandwich bread, hotdog buns, and hamburger buns, which will be delivered to two correctional facilities in Davenport. Deliveries are mandated to occur twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays between 7:00-8:00 AM, with a precise commodity code of 37515 for "Bread, Rolls, etc., Including Brown and Serve Items". The initial contract term is set for one year from the award date, with potential for two additional annual renewals. The bid was opened on June 27, 2023, and is scheduled to close on July 31, 2023, at 1:00 PM CDT. Bidders must complete several certification and disclosure forms, provide quarterly sales reports in Microsoft Excel format, and comply with specified shipping terms of FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to pay a mandatory 1.00% administrative fee on all sales, which will be remitted quarterly to the Iowa Department of Administrative Services. The state prefers payment via Purchasing Card (Pcard) and allows 60 days for invoice payment under Iowa Code 8A.514. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be for ongoing bakery product supply for correctional facilities. Potential vendors should be prepared to provide consistent, high-quality bakery products and meet all administrative and logistical requirements outlined in the RFB. The contract's potential multi-year renewal structure suggests an opportunity for a stable, long-term vendor relationship with the state correctional facilities.