KD/VDC/fruit juices/08-25/lot BID100957

The state and local contract opportunity is a one-time bid for fruit juices issued by the Virginia Department of Corrections (VDC), targeting Henrico County and Salem City jurisdictions. The procurement, identified by bid number KD/VDC/FRUIT JUICES/08-25/LOT BID100957, is scheduled for response between August 13 and August 18, 2025. Vendors must submit a comprehensive bid for fruit juice products with specific requirements, including a mandatory minimum six-month shelf life upon delivery. The solicitation is structured as an "all or none" lot bid, meaning the entire lot must be awarded to a single vendor. Evaluation will include a Quick Quote Evaluation process through the eVA system, with vendors required to explicitly state payment terms, including any discount terms, in the response header's comments section. Bidders must carefully review the VDC Special Terms and Conditions (July 2019), with particular attention to product quality specifications outlined on page 2 of the documentation.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the opportunity, vendors must meet the VDC's stringent product quality standards. The bid appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of supplying fruit juices that meet the six-month shelf life requirement. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget range is provided in the available documentation. Interested vendors must carefully prepare their responses to comply with all specified terms, ensuring they can provide a complete lot of fruit juices that meet the Virginia Department of Corrections' quality standards. The procurement process will utilize the eVA system for evaluation, suggesting a structured and transparent selection methodology for the awarded bid.