Food Items for CDC Warehouse

The State of Iowa, specifically Warren County, is seeking bids for food items to be delivered to the CDC Warehouse located in Woodward, Iowa. This Request for Bids (RFB) is issued by the Iowa Management of Procurement and Contracts System and focuses on procuring a single shipment of various food products. The procurement includes 11 different product line items ranging from ground beef and diced chicken to canned fruits, frozen vegetables, bagels, margarine, muffins, and shortening. Quantities for these items vary from 192 to 20,000 units. Bidders must comply with specific product specifications, such as ensuring ground beef has no additives and chicken is whole meat, and must adhere to precise packaging requirements. The bid solicitation is open from September 12, 2025, to September 26, 2025, with items to be delivered to the Woodward Distribution Center at 1251 334th St., Woodward, Iowa 50276. The warehouse operates from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM and receives products on a first-come, first-served basis.

The contract will commence after a 5-day appeal period following the Notice of Intent to Award and is not an exclusive contract, allowing the Lead Agency to potentially extend the agreement for additional annual terms at its discretion. The procurement uses US Dollars and falls under commodity code 39300 for staple grocery and grocer's miscellaneous items. Shipping terms are FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid, and the State of Iowa allows 60 days for invoice payment under Iowa Code 8A.514. While the documentation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions for specific enterprise types, potential bidders should be prepared to meet all specified product and delivery requirements. The bid does not disclose a specific award value or budget range, but interested vendors should carefully review the detailed specifications in the RFB document to ensure compliance and competitive pricing.