RFQ 24AG0022 - Canned Tomatoes

The California Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero is conducting a Request for Quotation (RFQ #24AG0022) for canned tomato products, seeking vendors to supply diced tomatoes, tomato puree, and whole tomatoes in #10 cans without added spices beyond salt. The procurement targets estimated quantities ranging from 168 to 392 cases per item, with a contract period from January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025. Bidders must provide comprehensive nutritional and ingredient information, with strict requirements including sodium content limits and prohibitions on vegetable pieces or branded items. The evaluation method will utilize low-cost determination, with deliveries scheduled on a monthly basis. Key deadlines include a bid submission due date of November 18, 2024, and bidders are required to complete and submit multiple standard state forms, including a GENAI Disclosure & Factsheet.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside provisions, featuring a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive and Small Business preference status. Vendors can potentially receive a 5% preference adjustment, as demonstrated in the recent bid evaluation where CB Enterprises was awarded the contract despite not submitting the lowest base bid. Three vendors participated in this solicitation: CB Enterprises ($20,110.72), Churchfield Trading ($21,448.00), and JD Food ($19,656.56), with CB Enterprises ultimately selected after applying small business preferences. The contract allows for quantity adjustments up to 15% during the term, and no shipping fees will be associated with the quote. No additional infrastructure integration requirements were specified in the documentation, and the total contract value appears to be approximately $20,000 for the six-month period.