Food Items for CDC Warehouse

The State of Iowa is requesting bids for food items to be delivered to the Central Distribution Center (CDC) Warehouse in Woodward, Iowa, with bids due June 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT.

The scope covers 20 product line items: frozen proteins (diced chicken, turkey franks, cured ham); canned fruits and vegetables (applesauce, mandarin oranges, peaches, pears, pineapple, corn, sweet potatoes); frozen vegetables (broccoli, peas, mixed vegetables, french fried potatoes, hash browns); and miscellaneous items (cheese sauce, tea bags, vegetable shortening spray, margarine, muffins). Quantities range from 100 cases of tea bags to 20,000 individually wrapped muffins. All items must be delivered in a single shipment to 1251 334th Street, Woodward, Iowa 50276. Specific restrictions apply — notably, pineapple must not originate from China — and certain items carry brand specifications, such as "Vegalene or Pam" for vegetable shortening spray. Quality grades are U.S. Grade A or B depending on the item.

Bidders must accept FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid shipping terms and the State of Iowa's standard 60-day payment terms under Iowa Code 8A.514. The warehouse accepts no delivery appointments and operates first-come, first-serve from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. All products are subject to inspection upon delivery; non-conforming items will be refused. The contract term begins after the 5-day appeal period following the Notice of Intent to Award. Bidders must complete terminations, litigation, and debarment certifications. This is not an exclusive contract. Contact Randy Bennett at randy.bennett@das.iowa.gov or (515) 322-1210 for inquiries.