FAU16-89-124-2 Turkey, Frozen and Processed

The State of California Department of General Services has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered FAU16-89-124-2 for Frozen and Processed Turkey Products targeting multiple state agencies including CDCR, DDS, DSH, CHP, and Veterans Homes. The procurement seeks various turkey products such as rolled roast, ground turkey, turkey roll, diced precooked turkey, turkey breast, turkey bologna, turkey ham, turkey pastrami, and turkey salami for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. All products must meet USDA inspection standards and specific nutritional requirements, with estimated annual quantities ranging from 15,910 lbs for turkey breast (no salt) to 222,683 lbs for turkey ham. The solicitation will be awarded on an "all or none" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a minimum order quantity of 500 lbs per delivery. Bids are due by May 13, 2016 at 2:00 PM, with questions directed to the Contract Administrator at Ashley.Lockwood@dgs.ca.gov. Bidders must submit detailed product specifications, nutritional information, food safety certifications, and distribution plans, and will be subject to monthly usage reporting and product sampling.

The contract includes provisions for small business preferences of 5% and TACPA preferences for qualifying bidders. Vendors can offer quantity discounts for full truckload (minimum 800 cases) or half truckload (minimum 400 cases) orders, which may serve as a tiebreaker in bid evaluation. All prices must be FOB destination, and bidders are required to provide per-pound pricing, manufacturer information, brand details, packaging specifications, and product codes. Additional non-award considerations include Kosher/Halal certification options. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation covering multiple state agencies suggests a potentially significant contract value. The solicitation allows for a potential one-year contract extension beyond the initial July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 period, providing potential long-term opportunity for the successful vendor.