Sliced Meats and Bulk Meats for Corrections in Mt. Pleasant

The Iowa Department of Corrections is seeking a single bidder to provide sliced and bulk meats for its corrections facility in Mt. Pleasant through solicitation number 005-RFB-2249-2026. The procurement involves supplying various meat products including pepperoni, turkey, honey turkey, cooked ham, slice ham, tavern ham, roast beef, ground turkey, and ground turkey patties, with specific packaging and weight requirements for each item. The bid is scheduled to open on 10/27/2025 at 1:00 PM CDT and will close on 11/12/2025 at 1:00 PM CST, with a contract term of one year and potential for two additional annual renewals. Bidders must comply with several terms and conditions, including providing quarterly sales reports and paying a 1.00% administrative fee on total sales. The procurement will be conducted using US Dollars, with the State of Iowa preferring payment through the Purchasing Card Program (Pcard) and allowing 60 days for invoice payment. The commodity code for this procurement is 39300, classified under "FOODS: STAPLE GROCERY AND GROCER'S MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS".

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation, potential bidders should note the comprehensive requirements for this contract. The contact for this bid is Randy Bennett, reachable at randy.bennett@iowa.gov or +1 515-322-1210, who can provide additional details about the procurement. Although the exact award value is not specified, the contract covers a full year of meat product supplies for a corrections facility, suggesting a potentially significant financial opportunity. The State of Iowa will evaluate bids based on compliance with specified product requirements, delivery capabilities, and adherence to the outlined terms and conditions. Prospective vendors should carefully review the full solicitation document to ensure they can meet all procurement specifications and administrative requirements.