California eProcure #0000039980

California statewide contract for dried beans, split peas, and lentils

California is seeking suppliers for a statewide contract to provide dried legumes to state institutions. - Government buyer: California Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD), through DGS Statewide Procurement; the attachment identifies buyer Jennifer Jee. The contract serves institutions statewide, including CDCR, veterans’ facilities, and DSH. - Products and quantities: The initial solicitation lists estimated two-year quantities in pounds: pinto beans (2,643,700), red beans (618,900), small white beans (613,100), blackeye beans (304,300), green split peas (138,100), baby lima beans (84,600), and lentils (67,500). The attached institution-usage worksheet separately reports annual totals: pinto beans (1,321,850), red beans (309,450), small white beans (306,550), blackeye peas (152,150), green split peas (69,050), baby lima beans (42,300), lentils (33,750), kidney beans (2,000), and pink beans (0). These are separate reporting bases; the attachment describes deliveries on weekly, monthly, or quarterly schedules by institution. - OEMs and suppliers: No legume manufacturer, brand, product code, or bidding supplier is named. Bidders must identify the manufacturer, brand, and manufacturer product code for proposed products. - Named inspection and food-safety audit providers: AIB International, ASI Food Safety Consultants, Merieux NutriSciences, NSF, Food Safety Solutions Inc., SAI Global, Primus Labs, BSI Group, and Bureau Veritas. These are identified as potential inspection or audit providers, not legume suppliers. The solicitation also refers to approved providers listed by BRCGS, SQF, and FSSC, without naming individual firms under those lists. - Notable product and delivery requirements: Products must meet applicable USDA standards at U.S. Grade No. 2 or better, typically be packed in commercially acceptable 50-pound bags, and have at least 120 days of shelf life remaining when accepted by a facility. USDA Federal Grain Inspection Service grade and weight inspection is required, with an Official White Certificate accompanying deliveries. Food-safety documentation is required for facilities in the distribution chain, and bidders must provide a distribution plan. - Estimated value and term: Approximately $2.99 million for the initial two-year term, with two optional one-year extensions.

Description

The State of California Department of General Services, Procurement Division is soliciting bids to establish a mandatory statewide contract for dried legumes for all State of California departments. Products include dried beans, green split peas, and lentils, with specifications covering product quality, packaging, inspection, certification, and delivery. The contract term is two years, with two one-year extension options. Anticipated spend is $2,993,726.74 over two years, and award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest cost, including applicable preferences and incentives.

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