Processed EGG products (IFB #RW1507019)

The California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) is soliciting bids for processed egg products for its enterprise located at Avenal State Prison through Invitation for Bid #RW1507019. The procurement seeks various egg products including frozen homogenized eggs, fresh liquid homogenized eggs, and no-cholesterol egg products, with estimated quantities ranging from 25,000 to 2,000,000 pounds. Bidders must provide products that meet strict USDA, FDA, and California Department of Food and Agriculture standards, including pasteurization, homogenization at 500 pounds per square inch, and Salmonella-negative certification. The bid is due on April 28, 2016, at 3:00 PM, with delivery to CALPIA's Folsom office. The contract will be awarded on an "all or none" basis using best value criteria that include cost, performance history, and vendor experience. Minimum delivery requirements specify one 48-foot trailer truckload, with frozen products delivered on Thursdays between 8:00-10:00 AM and liquid products delivered Monday-Thursday between 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. The contract term is one year, starting May 2016, with potential extension by mutual agreement.

No specific small business or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) preferences are granted for this contract, though CALPIA encourages the employment of ex-offenders. The pricing structure is complex, consisting of a base price plus a differential amount per pound, with the base price determined weekly from Urner Barry's West Coast Egg Market report. Vendors must process eggs in USDA-inspected facilities and comply with extensive packaging requirements, including using plastic/poly-lined milk cartons or lidded plastic buckets with maximum 50-pound shipping weight. All products must include appropriate labeling, including child safety warnings and USDA compliance statements. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the potential volume of 2,000,000 pounds suggests a significant contract value. Vendors must be prepared to meet rigorous quality assurance standards, including providing USDA PY-200 certificates for each shipment and being able to replace unacceptable products within 48 hours of notification.