Food Items for CDC Warehouse

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services has issued a Request for Bids (RFB) No. 412-RFB-0024-2022 for a single shipment of food items to be delivered to the CDC Warehouse located at 1251 334th St. in Woodward, Iowa. The procurement specifically seeks 8,000 lbs of frozen turkey breast, 952 cases of canned diced peaches, 6,000 lbs of frozen sliced apples with sugar, 12,000 lbs of frozen peas, 200 cases of sweet potato french fries, and 100 cases of vegetable shortening. The bid was opened on March 8, 2022, at 1:00 PM CST and will close on March 21, 2022, at 1:00 PM CDT, with the contract term beginning after a 5-day appeal period following the Notice of Intent to Award. Potential bidders must provide detailed specifications for each food item, including precise packaging, grade, and other requirements. Bidders are required to complete administrative documentation, including disclosing past contract terminations, litigation history, and providing professional references. Warehouse delivery will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis during receiving hours of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and the procurement falls under commodity code 39300 for staple grocery and miscellaneous items.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The bid is open to qualified vendors who can meet the comprehensive product specifications and administrative requirements. While no incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, bidders must demonstrate capability to fulfill the entire food item order with high-quality products meeting exact specifications. The procurement is conducted using US Dollars, and potential vendors must carefully review all terms, conditions, and product requirements to be considered for the contract. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the substantial quantity of food items suggests a significant procurement value. Interested vendors will need to prepare detailed bids that comprehensively address all technical and administrative components of the Request for Bids to be considered for award.