Request For Quotation - Solcitation # 25AG0022 - Bulk Juices

The California Department of State Hospitals at the Atascadero facility is issuing Request for Quotation (RFQ) Solicitation #25AG0022 to procure bulk juices for institutional consumption. The procurement seeks competitive bids for six juice products in 46-ounce containers with 12 containers per case: Cranberry Juice (300 cases), Apple Juice (200 cases), Pineapple Juice (500 cases), Orange Juice (450 cases), Grape Juice (400 cases), and Vegetable/Tomato Juice (400 cases). All products must meet strict specifications including 100% fruit juice content with a minimum of 10% for cranberry, no added sugar or sweeteners, no metal cans, and shelf-stable packaging requiring no refrigeration. Products must maintain a minimum post-delivery shelf life of six months, and pallets must be configured with a tier/layer count of six or less. Monthly deliveries are required to the receiving dock at 10333 El Camino Real, Atascadero, California 93422, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Bidders must submit nutritional facts and ingredients for each product or risk disqualification. The contract term runs from July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with award made to the lowest cost vendor based on total quotation price excluding taxes. The quotation deadline is May 15, 2026, with evaluation occurring on May 18, 2026; written requests for notice of proposed award are due by April 29, 2026, and post-award protests must be filed by May 6, 2026. All quotations must be submitted via email to ASHProcurement@dsh.ca.gov.

The solicitation includes a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) preference program offering incentive percentages ranging from 3% to 5% based on DVBE participation levels, and a Small Business Preference is available under DGS guidelines. Bidders must submit required forms including the Darfur Contracting Act Certification, Payee Data Record (STD 204), Bidder Declaration Form, DVBE Declarations Form, and Recycled Content Certification Form. The solicitation mandates disclosure of any use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in bid preparation or deliverables, and includes requirements for recycled products to the maximum extent economically feasible. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The procurement is classified as Non-Information Technology and does not require integration with existing infrastructure. While specific award values are not provided in the solicitation documents, the contract value will be determined by the total quotation price for approximately 2,250 cases of bulk juice products over the six-month contract period.