Bread and other Related Bakery Products - DHS Eldora

The Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) at the Eldora facility is seeking bids for bread and related bakery products through a Request for Bids (RFB) numbered 005-RFB-0064-2022. The procurement covers nine specific bakery product line items, including whole grain sandwich bread, coney buns, hamburger buns, dinner rolls, English muffins, and whole wheat bread. The contract term is set for one year, from September 15, 2022, to September 14, 2023, with potential for two additional annual renewals. The bid was opened on June 18, 2022, and will close on July 11, 2022, with sealed bids due by 1:00 PM CDT. Key requirements include firm pricing for the contract period, with all costs including delivery, packaging, and US import charges to be incorporated into the unit pricing. Vendors must be prepared to provide quarterly electronic sales reports and pay a 1.00% administrative fee on all contract sales.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions mentioned in the procurement documents that would limit bidder participation. The contract does not specify minimum order quantities or total order requirements, providing flexibility for potential vendors. While no incumbent vendors are listed, the procurement uses commodity code 37515 for bread, rolls, and related items. The state will process invoices within 60 days according to Iowa Code. Interested vendors can contact Randy Bennett at randy.bennett@iowa.gov or +1 515-322-1210 for additional information. Although no specific budget range is provided, vendors should be prepared to provide competitive pricing for institutional-scale bakery product procurement. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the specified product requirements and administrative conditions.