Food Items for CDC Warehouse

The State of Iowa has issued a Request for Bids (RFB Number 005-RFB-2370-2026) for food items to be delivered to the Central Distribution Center (CDC) Warehouse located in Woodward, Story County, Iowa. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to supply seven specific food product line items, including 14,000 pounds of diced fully cooked frozen chicken, 224 cases of canned sweet potatoes, 400 cases of margarine, 9,000 pounds of roasted red potato tibbets, 6,000 pounds of frozen chopped spinach, 200 bags of granulated sugar, and 192 cases of vegetable oil in gallon containers. All items must be delivered in a single shipment to the warehouse at 1251 334th Street, Woodward, Iowa 50276, with delivery accepted during warehouse hours of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on a first-come, first-serve basis. The solicitation opened on December 15, 2025, with bids due by January 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST. Bidders must agree to FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid shipping terms and must certify compliance with Terminations, Litigation, and Debarment requirements. The primary contact for inquiries is Randy Bennett, who can be reached at randy.bennett@iowa.gov or (515) 322-1210.

The RFB does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. The contract term will commence after a five-day appeal period following the Notice of Intent to Award. The State of Iowa allows sixty (60) days for invoice payment in accordance with Iowa Code 8A.514. Bidders may request confidential treatment of specific information and must complete all required certifications, including authorization to release bid information. All items must meet detailed specifications regarding quality, packaging, and composition, with no substitutes accepted. The solicitation uses commodity code 39300 for staple grocery and miscellaneous food items. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated, vendors should be prepared to provide the complete list of specified food items in the quantities outlined in the solicitation.