Cookies and Bars for CDC Warehouse

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services has issued a Request for Bids (RFB) Number 005-RFB-1934-2026 for the CDC Warehouse, seeking a single vendor to provide a comprehensive range of individually wrapped snack and dessert items. The procurement focuses on eight specific product line items including Fruit and Grain Bars (Strawberry), Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies, Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, Chewy Granola Bars (in Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip varieties), Honey Buns, Fudge Brownies, and Nutty Buddy bars. The solicitation is open from July 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM CDT to July 21, 2025, at 1:00 PM CDT, with a proposed contract term spanning from October 25, 2025, to October 24, 2026. Potential vendors must be prepared to meet quantity requirements based on previous years' purchases, which range from 0 to 1,092 cases per product type. The procurement will be conducted through the Iowa IMPACS system, and bidders must complete various certifications and respond to specific terms and conditions, with shipping specified as FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid.

The solicitation includes an administrative fee of 1.00% on all sales and requires quarterly sales reporting, with potential contract availability extended to public and nonprofit entities. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid process follows standard Iowa procurement protocols. Payment terms adhere to Iowa Code 8A.514, allowing 60 days for invoice payment, and the commodity is classified under code 39300 for "FOODS: STAPLE GROCERY AND GROCER'S MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS". Though specific award values are not detailed, the procurement suggests a substantial volume of snack and dessert products for the CDC Warehouse. Vendors should be prepared to provide comprehensive product offerings, maintain consistent quality, and meet the state's administrative and reporting requirements. The procurement appears designed to establish a reliable, long-term supply relationship for packaged food items across multiple product categories.