FAU25-89-127, Powdered Milk

This solicitation, if awarded, will result in a 2-year Statewide Mandatory contract for Powdered Milk for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Department of Developmental Services (DDS), Department of State Hospitals (DSH), California Highway Patrol (CHP), and Veteran Homes. The contract will contain two 1-year optional extensions by mutual agreement. The anticipated annual spend for Powdered Milk is $346,040.25. Bidders must provide pricing on a detailed Pricing Worksheet and meet various administrative and technical requirements, such as providing product literature, nutrition facts, samples, licenses, agreements, and certifications. The solicitation includes socioeconomic programs such as the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Incentive, Small Business Preference, and Non-Small Business Subcontractor Preference. Bids are due by October 7, 2024, and the contract will be awarded on an "All or None" basis to the responsive and responsible Bidder with the lowest cost.

The solicitation is open to all interested vendors, and there is no mention of any set-asides or incumbent contractors. The total annual quantity for the contract is 206,900 pounds of Milk, Dry, Nonfat (High Heat Spray Process), which will be delivered to various state institutions and facilities across two defined geographical areas. Pricing and delivery information for the specific state facilities and their respective usage quantities are provided in an Estimated Usage spreadsheet. No other pricing, funding requirements, or salient commercial details are provided in the solicitation documents.