Food Items for CDC Warehouse

The State of Iowa has issued a Request for Bids (RFB) for food items to be delivered to the CDC Warehouse in Woodward, Story County, Iowa. The procurement seeks a comprehensive range of food products across 18 line items, including protein products (ground beef, breaded chicken strips, sausage patties, ground turkey), canned goods (pinto beans, waxed beans, mandarin oranges, peaches, pears, pineapple tidbits), and frozen items (bagels, green beans, diced carrots, green bell peppers, french fried potatoes, mixed vegetables). Quantities vary significantly, ranging from 400 cases for bagels and margarine spreads to 20,000 pounds of ground beef and 20,000 individually wrapped muffins. The delivery specifications require a single shipment to the warehouse at 1251 334th Street, Woodward, Iowa 50276, during warehouse hours of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on a first-come, first-served basis. The bid solicitation opened on January 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST, with bids due by January 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST. Bidders must meet specific product specifications, including grades, package sizes, and origin requirements, with a notable restriction that pineapple products cannot originate from China.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types were explicitly mentioned in the procurement document. Bidders are required to provide certifications regarding terminations, litigation, and debarment status, and submit contact information, state of residence, and any resident preference claims. The contract term will commence after a five-day appeal period following the Notice of Intent to Award, with payment terms allowing the State of Iowa sixty days to process invoices under Iowa Code 8A.514. Shipping must be FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid, with all deliveries made in full to meet warehouse specifications. The procurement contact, Randy Bennett, can be reached at randy.bennett@iowa.gov or (515) 322-1210 for any inquiries. While no specific award value or budget range was provided, the comprehensive list of food items suggests a substantial procurement opportunity for a food service or distribution vendor capable of meeting the detailed product specifications and delivery requirements.