Meat Entrees for CDC Warehouse

The State of Iowa is conducting a competitive solicitation for Meat Entrees to supply the CDC Warehouse located in Woodward, Iowa. This procurement seeks qualified vendors capable of providing meat entree products meeting the specifications and requirements outlined in the formal solicitation. Interested vendors must register on the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System website at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=DASIowa to access the complete solicitation details and submit their bids. The solicitation was posted on February 15, 2026, with a bid due date of March 12, 2026, allowing vendors approximately four weeks to prepare and submit their proposals. While specific evaluation criteria, detailed specifications, deliverables, and any required qualifications are not enumerated in this summary, these details will be available within the full solicitation documentation on the IMPACS system. Vendors should review all solicitation materials thoroughly to understand the State's requirements and ensure compliance with submission procedures and deadlines.

The solicitation documentation does not provide information regarding set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendors, or specific award values and budget ranges. Interested vendors should consult the complete solicitation posted on the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System for comprehensive details concerning any contractual preferences, organizational eligibility requirements, existing contractor information, or budgeted procurement amounts. All prospective bidders are encouraged to access the solicitation portal early to familiarize themselves with the requirements and allow sufficient time for bid preparation prior to the March 12, 2026 deadline.