Food Items for CDC Warehouse

The State of Iowa, specifically Warren County, is seeking bids for a food procurement contract through Request for Bids #005-RFB-1528-2025, targeting the CDC Warehouse in Woodward, Iowa. The procurement involves purchasing multiple food items including 448 cases of canned apricots, 448 cases of black beans, 224 cases of great northern beans, 500 cases of margarine spread, 20,000 individual frozen muffins, 100 bags of dry nonfat milk, 48 cases of mustard, and 48 cases of Worcestershire sauce. The bid solicitation opened on January 27, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST and will close on February 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST, with a contract term commencing after a 5-day appeal period following the Notice of Intent to Award. All items must be delivered in a single shipment to the Woodward Distribution Center located at 1251 334th St., Woodward, Iowa 50276, with shipping terms specified as FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid. Deliveries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM, with no appointment scheduling available.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The State of Iowa will provide payment within sixty days of invoice submission, in accordance with Iowa Code 8A.514. Randy Bennett (randy.bennett@iowa.gov, 515-322-1210) serves as the primary contact for this procurement opportunity. While specific budget ranges were not detailed, the comprehensive list of food items suggests a substantial procurement value. The procurement appears to be a standard state-level food supply contract without complex integration requirements or mentions of incumbent vendors. Potential bidders should carefully review all specifications and be prepared to meet the precise delivery requirements at the Woodward Distribution Center.