Milk & Dairy Products - Davenport Work Release Center

The State of Iowa, specifically for Scott County's Davenport Work Release Center (WRC) and Residential Correctional Facility (RCF), is seeking a single vendor to provide milk and dairy products through a competitive bid process. The primary procurement is for white, 2% homogenized milk, with specific delivery requirements of 20 gallons per delivery to RCF (approximately 40 gallons per week) and 34 gallons per delivery to WRC (approximately 68 gallons per week). Deliveries are mandated for Monday and Friday mornings between 7:00-8:00am, with the contract term beginning upon award and potential for up to two annual renewals. Pricing will be dynamically based on the May Class I price per hundredweight (CWT) published by the United States Department of Agriculture for Iowa Federal Order 65 & 79. The bid solicitation opened on 6/26/2023 and closes on 7/17/2023, with bidders required to submit quarterly sales reports in Microsoft Excel format and comply with specific terms and conditions. Evaluation criteria include meeting delivery specifications, pricing structure, and adherence to administrative requirements.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The bid includes an administrative fee of 1.00% on all sales, payable quarterly to the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, with a preference for payment via purchasing card (Pcard). The state allows 60 days to process invoices according to Iowa Code 8A.514. Bidders must also meet comprehensive insurance requirements and potential confidential information handling protocols. While specific budget ranges were not detailed, the recurring nature of the milk and dairy product procurement suggests a consistent, predictable revenue stream for the selected vendor. The procurement appears focused on establishing a reliable supply chain for correctional facilities, with emphasis on consistent product quality, timely delivery, and transparent pricing mechanisms.