Bread and other Related Bakery Products - DOC Mitchellville

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is conducting a Request for Bids (RFB) on behalf of the Department of Corrections (DOC) Mitchellville for bread and related bakery products. The solicitation (Number 005-RFB-1807-2025) seeks bids for five specific bread product line items: hamburger buns, hot dog buns, wheat bread, white bread, and 12-grain bread. The bid is open from May 12, 2025, at 1:00 PM CDT and closes on June 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM CDT, with a contract term spanning from August 25, 2025, to August 24, 2026. Bidders must provide quarterly sales reports and pay a 1.00% administrative fee on all sales, with payment terms of up to 60 days per Iowa Code. To be considered responsible, vendors must meet all specified product requirements, with the state preferring delivery using FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid shipping terms. Potential bidders can contact Randy Bennett at randy.bennett@iowa.gov or +1 515-322-1210 for additional information.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the state reserves the option to renew the contract for up to two additional annual extensions. Historical usage data indicates minimal procurement volumes, with white bread being the only product showing significant usage at 19,865 units, while other bread types recorded zero usage in the previous period. The state prefers to utilize its Purchasing Card Program (Pcard) for payments, which may impact vendor payment processing. No incumbent vendors are specifically identified in the provided documentation. Vendors should be prepared to provide comprehensive bakery product solutions that meet the Department of Corrections' specific requirements, with the understanding that the state may adjust procurement volumes based on institutional needs. While a precise budget range is not specified, potential vendors should be prepared to provide competitive pricing for the five specified bread product categories.