T2628 Foods: Condiments; Spices/Rice/Potatoes/Flour/Sugar - Distribution and Support Services

The State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury Division of Purchase and Property is procuring a contract for the distribution and support services of various food products, including condiments, spices, rice, potatoes, flour, and sugar. The contract will serve the jurisdictions of Mercer County and Trenton City. The solicitation requires vendors to submit quotes on grouped price line items for items such as gravy, jelly, spices, condiments, oils, sauces, starches, flours, and potatoes. Vendors must bid on all lines within a group to be considered responsive for that group. The contract term is not specified, but the estimated quantities are provided for a 3-year period. Quotes are due by June 29, 2021, and the State will make separate awards per group and per individual price line. The contract will be awarded to the vendors whose quotes are most advantageous to the State based on price and other factors.

The solicitation does not mention any small business, disabled veteran-owned, or other set-aside designations. Details on incumbent vendors or the current contract's value are also not provided. The bid documents indicate the State reserves the right to separately procure individual requirements during the contract term, but no specific budget range or award value information is given.