FAU16-89-67 Flour

The California Department of General Services has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB #FAU16-89-67) for flour products to be supplied to multiple state institutions including CDCR, DDS, DSH, CHP, and Veterans Homes. The procurement seeks approximately 26,675 bags of all-purpose flour and 1,975 bags of bread flour, each in 50-pound multi-wall bags, with specific technical requirements for protein levels (10.5% for bread flour, 9.0% for all-purpose), ash levels, and moisture content. The contract will run from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, with an option for a one-year extension, and will be awarded on an "all or none" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting detailed specifications. Delivery will be FOB destination with freight prepaid by the contractor, and bidders must maintain a minimum 120-day post-delivery shelf life for products. The solicitation requires delivery to multiple Northern and Southern California institutions with specific delivery schedules, and bidders must provide evidence of food safety compliance through California Department of Public Health registration or third-party inspections for out-of-state facilities. The bid response is due by 2:00 PM on May 10, 2016, with questions directed to Jennifer.Balluch@dgs.ca.gov.

The procurement includes preferences for California certified small businesses (5%) and Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) participants, which may provide competitive advantages to qualifying vendors. The minimum order quantity is ten 50-pound bags per delivery, and the solicitation appears to be open to both in-state and out-of-state flour manufacturers and distributors who can meet the technical and food safety requirements. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement covers flour requirements for multiple state institutions, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the available documentation. The "all or none" award basis indicates that the state intends to select a single vendor who can comprehensively meet the entire set of requirements across all specified institutions. Bidders will be evaluated based on their ability to meet technical specifications, food safety standards, delivery capabilities, and pricing.