Request for Quotation - Solicitation # 26AG0001

The California Department of State Hospitals at the Atascadero facility is issuing Request for Quotation (RFQ) Solicitation # 26AG0001 for canned entrees and beans to support institutional food service operations. The procurement seeks bids for 56 cases of beef ravioli in tomato sauce, 168 cases of chili con carne with beans, and refried beans, all meeting detailed nutritional and ingredient specifications including fat content limits, sodium restrictions, and minimum protein requirements per serving. Products must be delivered to the receiving dock at 10333 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422, during Monday through Friday business hours from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., excluding holidays. Bidders must complete the Bidder's Information and Certifications form (Attachment A) and provide product descriptions with quantities, unit prices, and extensions in Attachment B, certifying under penalty of perjury that all information is accurate and products meet specifications. The award will be made to the lowest cost vendor through a competitive advertised process, with submissions due by May 28, 2026, and evaluation scheduled for May 27, 2026.

The solicitation includes a Small Business Preference program offering bidders discounts ranging from 3% to 5% based on participation levels, as well as a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive program providing incentive percentages for DVBE participation either as prime contractors or through subcontracting arrangements. All bidders must comply with recycled product requirements, offering and using recycled materials to the maximum extent economically feasible. The solicitation is classified as Non-Information Technology and requires bidders to disclose any intended use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), with failure to report such use potentially resulting in contract rejection or other remedies determined by the Department. No incumbent vendors, existing contractors, or specific budget ranges are identified in the solicitation documents; award values will be determined based on the lowest responsive bid meeting all specifications and requirements.