Corrugated boxes and lids : yarden farms

The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Corrections Central Agribusiness Office has issued a Quick Quote (unsealed bid) solicitation for corrugated boxes and lids for Yarden Farms, located in Stony Creek, VA. The procurement specifically requires 924 Gaylord triple-wall boxes measuring 46"x38"x36" with 42 pallets per load, and 200 GL lids sized 47.04"x39.04"x4". The solicitation is structured as a grand total bid, with responses due by February 14, 2025, at 4:00 PM, and required delivery by March 31, 2025. Vendors must submit comprehensive bids that meet the exact specifications for box and lid dimensions, with precise delivery requirements to the Yarden Farm Agribusiness facility. Evaluation will focus on responsiveness, responsibility, and compliance with the detailed technical requirements outlined in the solicitation documents. All potential bidders must be registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia's electronic procurement system, eVA, to be considered for the contract.

The procurement is specifically set aside for Department of Small and Disadvantaged Business Supportive (DSBSD) certified small businesses, with a prioritization hierarchy for award. Micro businesses have priority for bids under $10,000, followed by small businesses for bids under $100,000, provided their prices are deemed fair and reasonable. If no qualifying micro or small business bids are received, the contract may be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder regardless of business size. Vendors will be subject to transaction fees of 1%, capped at $500 for certified small businesses and $1,500 for non-certified businesses. Payment terms are net 30 days after receipt of invoice or delivery, whichever occurs later. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the scope of 924 boxes and 200 lids suggests a moderate-value procurement targeting small business participation in the Virginia corrections agricultural supply chain.