Food Items for CDC Warehouse

The State of Iowa, specifically through the Management of Procurement and Contracts System, is soliciting bids for a comprehensive food item procurement for the Central Distribution Center (CDC) Warehouse located in Woodward, Story County. Bid Number 005-RFB-2207-2026 seeks a single shipment of diverse food products, including breaded chicken strips, frozen ground turkey, canned green beans, canned diced peaches, frozen bagels, frozen green beans, frozen diced carrots, margarine/vegetable spread, frozen muffins, roasted red potato tidbits, and Worcestershire sauce. The bid opens on 10/10/2025 at 1:00 PM CDT and closes on 10/24/2025 at 1:00 PM CDT, with product quantities ranging from 48 to 20,000 units across different product lines. Bidders must adhere to specific product specifications and complete various sections of the solicitation, including contact information and declarations about potential legal issues. The contract will commence after a 5-day appeal period following the Notice of Intent to Award, with delivery to be FOB Destination and Freight Prepaid to the Woodward Distribution Center, which operates from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

The solicitation is categorized under Commodity Code 39300 for staple grocery and grocer's miscellaneous items, and while no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, bidders must demonstrate compliance with various administrative requirements. The State of Iowa allows 60 days for invoice payment according to Iowa Code 8A.514, providing favorable payment terms for potential vendors. No incumbent vendors are explicitly identified in the documentation, and there are no apparent restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to the bid. The procurement does not specify a precise award value or budget range, but the diverse product quantities suggest a potentially significant contract value. Prospective bidders should carefully review the complete solicitation document, ensuring they meet all requirements and can provide the specified food items to the Woodward Distribution Center located at 1251 334th St., Woodward, Iowa 50276.