IFB #RW2513010 Bulk Cookies

The California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB #RW2513010) for bulk cookies to supply its Food Packaging Enterprise at three correctional facilities: California State Prison in Corcoran, Mule Creek State Prison in Ione, and RJ Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego. The procurement seeks three specific cookie varieties: Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, and Oatmeal, with an estimated annual requirement of 2,000 cases per flavor. Cookies must meet strict specifications, including a minimum of 600 cookies per box, precise nutritional requirements (80 calories, 11-13 grams carbohydrates), and dimensional standards (2.5" to 3.5" diameter). The bid requires vendors to quote all three line items and submit cookies certified by the American Institute of Baking or a comparable trade organization. Sealed bids must be submitted to Sadaqatullah Sahak by January 22, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PST, with the contract to be awarded on an "All or None" basis to the bidder offering the best value. Vendors must maintain a minimum six-month product shelf life and comply with good manufacturing practices under 21 CFR 110.

The IFB does not grant specific set-aside preferences for Small Business, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), or other designated enterprise categories. The contract will be a one-year agreement with potential extension by mutual agreement, with delivery requirements stipulating Monday through Friday deliveries between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Minimum order quantities are set at one truckload of 720 cases (36 cases per pallet across 20 pallets), and payment terms are net 45 days with F.O.B. Destination shipping prepaid by the vendor. Vendors must be prepared to provide samples within 8 calendar days of notification and develop a Corrective Action Plan for any quality or food safety issues, with written responses required within 3 business days of incident reporting. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the procurement suggests a substantial annual volume across three cookie varieties. Contractors must also comply with comprehensive security provisions, including gate clearance procedures, personnel background checks, and adherence to California Department of Corrections regulations.