Gelatin Bulk For the CDC Warehouse

The State of Iowa, through the Iowa Department of Administrative Services (IMPACS), is seeking a single bidder to provide bulk gelatin for the CDC Warehouse in Woodward. The procurement involves high-calorie instant gelatin with specific product requirements, including 32 four-ounce servings per package and 192 four-ounce servings per case. The gelatin must be available in six distinct flavors: Orange, Cherry, Lemon, Raspberry, Strawberry, and Lime. The solicitation was posted on August 4, 2025, with a bid submission deadline of August 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM CDT. The initial contract term will run from December 9, 2025, to December 8, 2026, with the state retaining the option to renew the contract for up to two additional annual extensions under the same or potentially more favorable terms. Historical usage data indicates 240 cases were consumed in the previous year, and the procurement requires FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid shipping terms. Bidders must be prepared to comply with specific administrative requirements, including paying a 1.00% administrative fee on all sales and providing quarterly sales reports in Microsoft Excel format.

The contract will be made available to a broad range of entities, including political subdivisions such as cities, counties, schools, and nonprofit organizations qualifying under I.R.S. 501(c) provisions. The procurement falls under commodity code 39300 for Foods: Staple Grocery and Grocer's Miscellaneous Items. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are mentioned, the broad accessibility suggests an open competitive bidding process. The State of Iowa will allow sixty days to pay invoices in accordance with Iowa Code 8A.514. No incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements are detailed in the available documentation. Although no explicit budget range is provided, the historical usage of 240 cases can serve as a baseline for potential contract value. Interested bidders should carefully review the complete solicitation documentation to ensure full compliance with all procurement specifications and administrative requirements.