Food Items for CDC Warehouse

The State of Iowa, specifically through the Management of Procurement and Contracts System (IMPACS), is soliciting bids for food items to be delivered to the Central Distribution Center (CDC) Warehouse located in Woodward, Story County. The Request for Bids (RFB) seeks qualified providers to supply fifteen distinct food product line items, including frozen proteins (diced chicken, broccoli, corn, California blend vegetables, spinach, and mixed vegetables), canned goods (green beans and corn), frozen muffins, dry staple items (nonfat dry milk, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and vegetable shortening), and tea bags. The total procurement quantities are substantial, encompassing 14,000 pounds of diced chicken, 16,000 pounds of cut broccoli, 10,000 pounds of frozen corn, and other specified quantities across product categories. The solicitation opened on November 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST, with bids due and sealed until November 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST. All items must be delivered in a single shipment to the warehouse during specified hours (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM) on a first-come, first-serve basis, with the contract term beginning after a five-day appeal period following the Notice of Intent to Award.

The RFB is designated as a non-exclusive contract, potentially allowing multiple awards, and requires bidders to complete mandatory certifications regarding litigation, debarment, and termination status. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, bidders must strictly meet detailed product specifications including grade requirements, package sizes, and content specifications. The State of Iowa retains the option to extend the contract for additional annual terms at its sole discretion. Payment terms allow sixty days for invoice processing, and shipping is to be FOB Destination with Freight Prepaid, with all associated costs borne by the bidder. The procurement contact is Randy Bennett, reachable at randy.bennett@iowa.gov or +1 515-322-1210. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive list of food items suggests a significant procurement value. Non-compliant shipments are subject to refusal, and bidders may request confidential treatment for proprietary information, indicating a rigorous and structured procurement process.