Cheese Sauce

GCI is seeking to procure Cheese Sauce that meets specific noted specifications, with the requirement that delivery costs are included in the line item pricing. The delivery must be made FOB Destination to Warehouse 1 at the FDU Dry Storage facility located at 800 Abattoir Road, Milledgeville, Georgia. The contract, managed by the Georgia Correctional Industries Administration under the Georgia state government, has an estimated value ranging from $100,000 to $500,000. The solicitation was posted on June 3, 2025, with a response deadline of June 10, 2025. The primary contact for this procurement is Kesi Bates, reachable via email or phone. The procurement process is conducted electronically through the Georgia Department of Administrative Services' portal, emphasizing compliance with electronic submission protocols. The contract's scope aligns with GCI’s broader procurement activities, which include detailed specifications for various food products such as canned black beans, cotton seed, beef trim, and dark ground chicken, each with specific delivery, packaging, and certification requirements. These documents highlight the importance of adhering to product standards, certification (such as USDA, kosher, and vegan labels), and proper documentation like HACCP and E-coli testing. Delivery instructions across these solicitations consistently specify FOB destination terms, ensuring products are delivered directly to designated GCI facilities within Georgia. The procurement emphasizes competitive bidding, detailed product compliance, and adherence to scheduled deadlines, with the overarching goal of securing quality food supplies for correctional facilities within the state.