Opportunity
California eProcure #26AG0002
California Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero Canned Fruit Procurement
Posted
May 12, 2026
Respond By
May 28, 2026
Identifier
26AG0002
NAICS
424480
The California Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero is seeking competitive bids for the supply of shelf-stable, unsweetened canned fruit products for institutional use. - Government Buyer: - California Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero - Contact: Amy Goodman - Products Requested: - Applesauce, Unsweetened (#10 cans, 6 cans/case): 560 cases - Diced Peaches (#10 cans, 6 cans/case): 448 cases - Diced Pears (#10 cans, 6 cans/case): 616 cases - Pineapple Tidbits (#10 cans, 6 cans/case): 1,008 cases - Fruit Cocktail (#10 cans, 6 cans/case): 840 cases - Packaging & Quality Requirements: - All fruit must be canned in water, its own juice, or unsweetened fruit juice - No added sugar or artificial sweeteners - Shelf stable with a manufacturer shelf life of three years - Products must be good for at least six months past delivery - Exclusion of 'Our House' brand canned fruit and 'Green Acres' brand pineapple tidbits - Nutritional content information required - Specific pallet and delivery requirements - Delivery Location: - Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero, 10333 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 - Contract Details: - Award to lowest cost vendor - Prices must be held for contract duration - Emphasis on recycled product use - No specific OEMs are named, but certain brands are prohibited due to prior quality issues.
Description
The Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero is seeking bids for canned fruits including applesauce, peaches, pears, pineapple tidbits, and fruit cocktail. The fruits must be canned in water, their own juice, or unsweetened fruit juice without added sugar or artificial sweeteners, and must be shelf stable with a manufacturer shelf life of 3 years. The solicitation specifies packaging requirements, delivery conditions, and prohibits certain brands due to quality concerns. Bidders must submit nutritional content information and comply with detailed bid and delivery specifications.