Bread Delivery Services- Post Falls Veterans Home

The contract solicitation issued by the Idaho Division of Veterans Services (Solicitation Number 1147), dated December 9, 2025, seeks vendors to provide bread delivery services to the Idaho State Veterans Home located in Post Falls, Idaho. This solicitation covers a one-year base term with four optional one-year renewals, allowing up to five years of service under the same contractual terms. The contract requires delivery of various bread products—such as whole wheat bread, hamburger buns, hot dog rolls, hoagie rolls, English muffins, and bagels—in specified annual quantities, with deliveries expected twice weekly. Products must meet detailed nutritional standards and be new and fresh, with at least three days remaining until expiration upon delivery, and free from defects such as mold or damage. All deliveries are to be made on an FOB Destination, freight prepaid basis to the Veterans Home at 590 S. Pleasant View Rd., Post Falls. The contract is governed by Idaho state-specific terms and conditions, which include provisions on contract performance, termination rights, pricing adherence, and data security measures. The agreement mandates compliance with Idaho codes and administrative rules, with strict requirements regarding confidentiality, protection, and encryption of any State Data involved. Contractors must encrypt non-public state data at rest and in transit using validated cryptographic standards, store data in U.S.-based facilities, and comply with incident reporting protocols including prompt notification in case of data breaches. The procurement follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award method, prioritizing vendors who meet the minimum technical requirements and submit the lowest total cost. Vendors must submit quotes via the electronic LUMA portal by December 22, 2025. The solicitation requires completion of several exhibits including Scope of Work, Price Sheet, Cost and Billing details, and standard contract terms. Additionally, special contract requirements include renewal options, personnel security training, and strict control over access and use of confidential information. No federal acquisition clauses are utilized; instead, the contract is structured under Idaho state contracting norms, emphasizing state law governance, sovereign immunity, and contractual remedies.