KD/VDC/marinara sauce; vinegar/07-26124505

Henrico County, Virginia is soliciting one-time bids on canned marinara sauce and bulk vinegar under Contract 07-26124505, with bids due July 22, 2026. This is a set-aside opportunity for DSBSD-certified small businesses and micro businesses, which receive award priority under Commonwealth of Virginia policy.

Vendors must submit bids through the eVA portal on official state forms and comply with General Terms and Conditions dated June 2026, which contains quality-of-product specifications on page 3. Pricing must be submitted in US dollars and include actual freight costs at the lowest available rate for FOB destination delivery. The Commonwealth reserves the right to conduct inspections and testing to verify goods conform to specifications.

Payment to prime contractors is due within 30 days of invoice or delivery, whichever occurs last. Contractors must pay subcontractors within seven days of Commonwealth payment or provide written notice of withholding with stated reasons. Vendor transaction fees are capped at $500 for certified small businesses or $1,500 for other businesses. Contractors are required to maintain workers' compensation (statutory), employer's liability ($100,000), and commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate) insurance with the Commonwealth named as additional insured. All vendors must register and maintain authorization to conduct business in Virginia throughout the contract term. The contract is contingent upon legislative appropriation of funds. Any contract modifications must be made in writing and signed by both parties.