Food Items for CDC Warehouse

The State of Iowa is conducting a competitive solicitation for food items to be supplied to the CDC Warehouse located in Woodward, Iowa. The procurement, posted on February 13, 2026, with a bid due date of March 3, 2026, seeks qualified vendors capable of supplying various food products to meet the warehouse's operational needs. While the solicitation documentation does not specify the particular food items, quantities, delivery schedules, or detailed performance requirements, interested vendors must register on the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System website at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=DASIowa to access the complete solicitation details and submit their bids. The procurement will be evaluated based on criteria typically associated with food supply contracts, which may include vendor qualifications, pricing competitiveness, product quality, delivery capabilities, and compliance with state food safety regulations. Vendors should note the compressed timeline between posting and the March 3, 2026 due date, allowing approximately 18 days for registration, solicitation review, and bid preparation.

The solicitation documentation provided does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, or other restricted categories, though such restrictions may be detailed in the full solicitation materials available through the IMPACS system. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the available information. Similarly, the budget range, estimated contract value, and award parameters are not disclosed in this summary documentation. Prospective bidders should consult the complete solicitation on the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System to obtain detailed specifications regarding deliverables, any applicable set-asides, estimated quantities, contract duration, and award value information necessary for preparing competitive proposals.