California eProcure #0000038871

California DGS seeks statewide supplier for frozen vegetables under multi-year contract

California's Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) is seeking bids for a statewide, multi-year contract to supply and deliver frozen vegetables to all state departments. - Buyer: California Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) - Scope: Mandatory-use contract for supply and delivery of frozen vegetables to state institutions (prisons, hospitals, training academies, etc.) - Products requested: - Green beans (cut, min. 1") – 591,586 lbs - Broccoli cuts – 1,322,234 lbs - Carrots (diced) – 1,228,206 lbs - Carrots (sliced) – 24,750 lbs - Corn (cut) – 1,029,232 lbs - Mixed vegetables (standard assortment) – 321,653 lbs - Green peas – 133,228 lbs - Peas & carrots – 490,061 lbs - Cauliflower – 133,100 lbs - Chopped onions – 359,218 lbs - Green bell peppers (diced or sliced) – 280,021 lbs - Chopped spinach – 26,036 lbs - Turnip greens – 16,714 lbs - Zucchini – 247,640 lbs - No specific OEMs or brands mandated; bidders must provide manufacturer and product information for each item - All products must meet U.S. Grade B or better, comply with federal and state food safety regulations, and be USDA inspected and certified - Food safety certifications required for all supply chain facilities - Compliance with California and federal labeling and packaging standards - Statewide delivery required, with detailed estimated quantities by institution - Contract awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder - Estimated contract value: $10.8 million over two years, with two optional one-year extensions

Description

The Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) of the State of California is issuing an Invitation For Bid (IFB) to establish a multi-year statewide contract for the supply of frozen vegetables. The contract term is two years with two one-year extension options and is mandatory for use by all State of California departments. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis. The anticipated spend over two years is approximately $10.8 million. The delivery and service area is statewide within California.

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