Food Items for CDC Warehouse

The State of Iowa, specifically Warren County, is seeking bids for a food item procurement through the Iowa Management of Procurement and Contracts System. The Request for Bids (RFB) 005-RFB-1907-2025 is for a single shipment of various food products to be delivered to the CDC Warehouse located at 1251 334th St. in Woodward, Iowa. The procurement includes specific food items with precise specifications: 20,000 pounds of ground beef (with no additives), fully cooked whole white chicken meat, diced chicken, canned vegetarian beans, and various frozen vegetables including corn, broccoli, carrots, french fries, hash browns, and frozen strawberries. Quantities range from 200 bags of powdered sugar to the larger volume of ground beef. The bid is open from June 24, 2025, to July 7, 2025, with warehouse receiving hours from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on a first-come, first-served basis. All products must meet specific grade and quality requirements, such as US Grade A for frozen vegetables, and the State of Iowa mandates shipping terms as FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the contract will be awarded following a 5-day appeal period after the Notice of Intent to Award. The total contract value is not precisely defined, but the procurement involves significant quantities of food products suggesting a substantial budget allocation. Payment terms indicate the State of Iowa will allow 60 days for invoice payment under Iowa Code 8A.514, and all transactions will be conducted in US Dollars. The delivery location is the Woodward Distribution Center, which does not accept appointments and processes incoming products on a first-come, first-served basis. Vendors interested in this opportunity must carefully review and strictly adhere to the detailed product specifications outlined in the RFB, ensuring compliance with quality standards and delivery requirements.