IFB#S16132412 Almond Roasting and Salting Services

The California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) is soliciting a vendor for Almond Roasting (oil) and Salting Services for its Food & Beverage Packaging Enterprise located at the California State Prison, Corcoran (COR) in Corcoran, California. The contract opportunity involves the jurisdictions of Kings County, Kingsburg City, and Kings Beach CDP in the state of California. The contractor will be responsible for providing almond roasting and salting services, including transporting and delivering the finished almonds to CALPIA upon completion. The contractor must have a minimum of three years' experience in commercial almond roasting and salting services, with their place of business located within a 150-mile radius of Corcoran, California. Pricing will be quoted on a per-pound basis, with no minimum guaranteed quantity. The contract term is for an initial two-year period with an optional one-year extension. CALPIA will award the contract based on best value to the agency.

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