Milk for Burlington Residential Facility

The State of Iowa is conducting a Request for Bids (RFB) for milk and dairy products specifically for the Burlington Residential Facility, seeking a single vendor to provide white, skimmed, homogenized milk in 1/2 pint containers. The estimated monthly purchase volume is 3,550 units, with deliveries to be made to 835 Valley St., Burlington, IA 52601, currently scheduled for every Monday and Thursday. The procurement is identified by bid number 005-RFB-0519-2023 and commodity code 24540, with responses due by July 17, 2023, at 1:00 PM CDT. Pricing will be based on the Class I price per hundredweight (CWT) published by the United States Department of Agriculture for Iowa Federal Order 65 & 79, subject to an escalator clause. The contract will commence upon award, with the state retaining an option to renew for up to two additional annual extensions. Vendors must be prepared to provide FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid shipping and agree to pay a 1.00% administrative fee on all sales, which will be reported quarterly.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Payment terms allow the state 60 days to process invoices, with a preference for using the state's Purchasing Card Program. While no specific budget range is detailed in the provided documentation, the monthly procurement of 3,550 milk units suggests a consistent and potentially substantial contract value. The state will likely evaluate bids based on pricing, delivery capabilities, and compliance with specified requirements. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete RFB documentation to ensure full understanding of all contractual obligations and specifications before submitting a response.