California eProcure #0000040480

California statewide contract for canned and pouched light tuna

California is seeking suppliers for a statewide, multi-year supply of canned and pouched light tuna for state institutions. - Government buyer: California Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD), Statewide Procurement unit; statewide delivery to California departments and institutions. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturer, brand, or vendor is named. Bidders must identify the manufacturer, brand, and manufacturer product code for each offered product. - Requested products and solicitation estimates for the initial two-year term: - Canned water-packed light tuna, 66.5-ounce cans, 6 cans per case: 2,064 cases. - Water-packed light tuna, 43-ounce pouches, 6 pouches per case: 3,176 cases. - Plain individual water-packed light tuna, 2-ounce pouches, 100 pouches per case: 8,638 cases. - Institution usage attachment: Its latest Area 1 and 2 estimates list 932 cases of 66.5-ounce cans, 958 cases of 43-ounce pouches, and 2,947 cases of 2-ounce pouches. These are separately reported from the solicitation pricing estimates above. - Notable requirements: Products must meet specified light-tuna and water-pack criteria; permitted species include bluefin, yellowfin, bigeye, skipjack, or a blend. Requirements include food-safety and labeling documentation, BPA/BPS/BPF-free can coatings, specified retort-pouch construction and safe-opening features, limits on histamine, methylmercury, sodium, and trans fat, and at least 120 days of shelf life at acceptance. California facilities must hold an applicable state food-safety license; qualifying inspection documentation is required for out-of-state facilities. - Term and value: Initial two-year term with two optional extensions of one year or a portion of a year each. Anticipated spend for the initial term is $887,798.56.

Description

The California Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) is soliciting bids to establish a statewide contract for canned and pouched tuna for State of California departments. The contract term is two years, with two optional one-year extensions, and deliveries are statewide. The award will be all or none to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest cost, including applicable preference and incentive calculations. The solicitation states an anticipated spend of $887,798.56 over two years.

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