Bread and other Related Bakery Products - DOC Mitchellville

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services, specifically for the Department of Corrections (DOC) Mitchellville facility, is seeking bids for bread and other related bakery products through a Request for Bids (RFB). The procurement covers specific product line items including 4" hamburger buns (96 count), 6" hot dog buns (96 count), 24 oz. wheat bread (30 slice), and 24 oz. white bread (30 slice). The bid solicitation was released on July 26, 2022, with bids opening at 1:00 PM CDT and closing on August 9, 2022, at 1:00 PM CDT. Bidders are required to provide quarterly electronic reports detailing sales information, including date of sale, customer details, product descriptions, quantities, invoice numbers, and pricing. The contract will commence upon award, with the state reserving the option to renew for up to two additional annual extensions. An administrative fee of 1.00% on all sales must be paid quarterly to the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, and pricing must include all delivery, packaging, and administrative costs with no minimum order quantities.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The state will pay invoices within 60 days according to Iowa Code 8A.514, and the contract will feature firm pricing for one year. The state reserves the right to add additional items or manufacturers during the contract period if deemed advantageous. While no specific budget range is provided in the available documentation, the procurement appears to be for ongoing bakery product supply to the Mitchellville correctional facility. The contract includes provisions for potential annual renewals, suggesting a potential multi-year engagement. Bidders should be prepared to meet the detailed reporting requirements, provide competitive pricing, and demonstrate capability to consistently supply the specified bakery products to the Department of Corrections facility.