KD/VDC/corn starch/07-26124240-1

The Virginia Department of Corrections is requesting a one-time bid for corn starch with bids due July 17, 2026. This solicitation is set-aside for award priority to DSBSD-certified micro businesses or small businesses, including women-owned and minority-owned businesses with small business certification.

The procurement requests information for two potential pack sizes, with award made to the lowest cost per container. Bidders must reference the VDC Special Terms and Conditions document (June 25, 2026) for specific product quality specifications, including quality of product shipped requirements detailed on page 3. Place of performance is Salem City, Virginia. A Quick Quote Evaluation process is available through eVA for awarded bids.

Pricing must be stated in US dollars and is subject to a vendor transaction fee of 1 percent capped at $500 per order for DSBSD-certified small businesses or 1 percent capped at $1,500 per order for other businesses. Payment terms require invoices submitted to the payment address shown on the purchase order, with payment due within 30 days of invoice or delivery, whichever occurs last. All contractors must maintain workers' compensation, employer's liability of $100,000, and commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 aggregate. Contractors must comply with anti-discrimination provisions, ethics requirements, drug-free workplace standards, and immigration verification requirements; violations subject to contract termination and potential debarment. Clarification questions should be directed to the purchasing agency no later than five working days before the due date (by July 10, 2026).