T0586 Foods: Puddings, Various Flavors- DSS

The State of New Jersey, Division of Purchase and Property, on behalf of the Department of the Treasury, Distribution & Support Services (DSS), has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of various flavors of pudding products. The contract will cover two groups of pudding products - ready-to-serve pudding in #10 cans, and non-refrigerated, ready-to-eat pudding in individual portion cups. The estimated three-year order quantities for each flavor and type of pudding are provided in the RFP. Vendors must submit pricing using the state-supplied price sheet and hold their prices firm for the duration of the contract. Proposals are due on January 5, 2018, and the state intends to make one award for each product group based on the stated evaluation criteria. The contract will be used by Mercer County and the City of Trenton in New Jersey.

This procurement is not designated as a small business set-aside. The current incumbent vendor is Benjamin Foods, who was awarded the previous contract. The RFP does not specify any award value or budget ranges. Vendors must comply with the State of New Jersey Standard Terms and Conditions as well as provide the required certifications and disclosures, including Ownership Disclosure, Disclosure of Investments in Iran, and prior contract history. The contract will be open to cooperative purchasing, allowing other local jurisdictions to utilize the awarded contract.