Invitation for Bid #RW2609001 Sausage Casings

The California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) is requesting bids on sausage casings for its Meat Processing enterprise at Mule Creek State Prison in Ione under IFB #RW2609001, with sealed bids due June 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST. No small business, veteran, or local preferences apply.

The scope covers a two-year supply requirement: 150 cases of cellulose wiener casing (24mm x 95ft or 25mm x 95ft closed-ended strands) and 1,200 cases of cellulose sausage casing (32mm x 84ft or 33mm x 84ft closed-ended strands). All product must meet a minimum six-month shelf life after receipt. Delivery is restricted to Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with a minimum order of 20 cases; initial orders must ship within 60 calendar days and subsequent orders within 30 calendar days. All deliveries must be F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid.

Award will be made on a best-value basis considering cost, performance history, and relevant experience. The contract carries an initial two-year term and may be extended by mutual agreement, with an emergency extension option of up to one additional year. Payment terms are net 45 days under California's Prompt Payment Act.

Bidders must submit the Contract Price Sheet, Bidder/Supplier Responsibility Information, Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, Darfur Certificate, Economic Sanctions Certification, and STD 204/205 Payee Data Records. All bidders must certify compliance with Russia sanctions (Executive Order N-6-22) and disclose any use of generative artificial intelligence in bid preparation or contract performance; failure to disclose GenAI use results in disqualification. Sealed bids must be delivered to Sadaqatullah Sahak, Contract Analyst, at CALCTRA's office at 560 E. Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630-2200. No bidders conference or site visit is scheduled.