C5612136-D Canteen Coffee

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a statewide contract to provide coffee products to inmate services canteens. The Contractor shall provide various sizes and packaging of freeze dried coffee, instant coffee, and Folgers regular and decaffeinated coffee crystals for a two-year term, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. Bids must be submitted electronically by May 24, 2024, and will be publicly opened on May 29, 2024. The anticipated commencement of services is July 1, 2024. Bidders must meet minimum qualifications including being in business for at least two years, having one year of experience selling to accounts similar to CDCR, and having sold over $15,000 in one sale to the State of California or a similar account. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.

The IFB includes information on the DVBE incentive program, the small business preference, and non-small business preference available to bidders. The total award value or budget range for this contract is not specified. There is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors.