State Fair Cup Giveaway

The Iowa Department of Agriculture has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) Number 2024-010 for a State Fair Cup Giveaway, seeking stadium cups to be distributed during the state fair as part of an agricultural promotion initiative. The procurement solicits bids for three product line items of stadium cups with specific quantity requirements: 15,000, 20,000, and 25,000 cups respectively. Bidders must provide goods that meet or exceed the specifications outlined in the attached bid specifications, with a completed specifications worksheet required for submission. The RFQ is open from May 13, 2024, at 4:00 PM CDT to May 28, 2024, at 8:00 AM CDT, with a mandatory delivery date of July 31, 2024. Vendors must submit their bids through the state's standard procurement process, with commodity codes covering table ware, novelties, promotional products, and compostable food service items. The primary contact for this opportunity is Jonathan Koele, who can be reached at jonathan.koele@iowaagriculture.gov or +1 515-281-6877 for any questions or clarifications.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the procurement follows standard state procurement guidelines. The payment terms are structured as 0% 0, Net 60, meaning the state will have 60 days to pay invoices submitted by the successful bidder. Shipping terms are established as FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid, indicating the vendor is responsible for delivery costs to the specified destination. The RFQ does not provide a specific budget range or total contract value, but the cumulative cup quantities suggest a moderate-sized promotional procurement. The solicitation appears to be open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and delivery requirements, with the primary goal of supporting the Iowa Department of Agriculture's fair-related promotional activities. Potential bidders should carefully review the attached bid specifications and ensure their proposed products align with the state's requirements for material, design, and quantity.