T0383 Foods: Cake Mixes and Frostings for Distribution and Support Services

The State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury Division of Purchase and Property is issuing a bid solicitation for a Master Blanket Purchase Order contract to provide cake mixes and frostings for distribution and support services. The contract will be open to the State of New Jersey as well as the local jurisdictions of Mercer County and the City of Trenton. The solicitation includes 11 line items for various baking products such as biscuit mix, cake mixes, cake frosting, and muffin mixes, with detailed specifications and packaging requirements. Vendors must submit quotes on all 11 line items to be considered for the single award contract. The initial contract term is 3 years, with potential extensions. Vendors must meet specific USDA certification and nutritional criteria, and the State will accept equivalent brand products that meet the specifications. Bids are due by October 18, 2019, and there are no mandatory site visits or pre-quote conferences.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendors and pricing information can be found in the bid solicitation documents, but the contract value or budget range is not specified. The solicitation is open to cooperative purchasing, and vendors may be liable for the difference between the contract price and the price bid by an alternate vendor if the awarded vendor defaults. Vendors must provide details on their prior relevant experience and any terminated contracts within the last 5 years as part of the bid submission requirements.