Food Items for CDC Warehouse

The State of Iowa, specifically Warren County, has issued a Request for Bids (RFB) 005-RFB-1413-2025 for food items to be delivered to the CDC Warehouse located in Woodward, Iowa. The procurement seeks a single shipment of various food products, including 952 cases of diced pears, 952 cases of pineapple tidbits, 448 cases of catsup, 400 cases of frozen bagels, 20,000 individually wrapped frozen muffins, 200 bags of powdered sugar, 224 cases of salsa/picante sauce, and 96 cases of soy sauce. The bid opportunity was posted on November 25, 2024, with a closing date of December 9, 2024 at 1:00 PM CST. Delivery specifications require FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid shipping to the Woodward Distribution Center at 1251 334th St., Woodward, Iowa 50276. Bidders must comply with specific requirements, including certification and authorization of information release, and must adhere to strict product specifications, such as avoiding pineapple products from China and excluding poppy seed or cornbread muffin varieties.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will commence after a 5-day appeal period following the Notice of Intent to Award, with payment terms allowing the State of Iowa 60 days to process invoices. The warehouse operates on a first-come-first-serve delivery basis between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM, with no appointment scheduling available. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation, and there are no specific details about integration requirements or existing infrastructure. While a precise award value is not specified, the comprehensive list of food items suggests a substantial procurement intended to stock the CDC Warehouse with essential food products. Potential bidders should carefully review all specifications and requirements to ensure compliance with the solicitation's detailed parameters.