Sub Sandwiches for Corrections in Mt. Pleasant

The Iowa Department of Corrections is seeking a single bidder to provide sub sandwiches for its corrections facility in Mt. Pleasant through a Request for Bids (RFB) numbered 005-RFB-2160-2026. The procurement specifically requires two product line items: 12" and 6" sub sandwiches, with stringent specifications mandating at least 90% lean ground turkey for meat, specific cheese quantities, and prescribed bread requirements. The solicitation opens on September 29, 2025, at 1:00 PM CDT and closes on October 13, 2025, at 1:00 PM CDT, with a proposed initial contract term of one year and potential for two additional annual renewals. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including a Terminations, Litigation and Debarment document, and provide quarterly sales reports in Microsoft Excel format. The state requires FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid shipping, and will utilize its Purchasing Card Program (Pcard) for payments, with a 60-day invoice payment window.

The contract includes a mandatory 1.00% administrative fee payable quarterly to the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, which may restrict some smaller vendors from participating. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the documentation. While the exact budget range is not explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests a sustained food service contract for a corrections facility, which implies a potentially significant annual value. The procurement appears open to standard food service providers capable of meeting the technical specifications and administrative requirements. Prospective bidders should carefully review all contract terms, including the administrative fee structure, reporting requirements, and product specifications, to ensure full compliance with the state's procurement guidelines.