Food Items for CDC Warehouse

The purpose of this Request for Bids (RFB) is to solicit competitive bids from qualified Bidders to provide the goods, services, or both described in this RFB for the Lead Agency and any Participating Agencies. The Lead Agency intends to award one or more contracts for the term identified in the solicitation. At its sole discretion, the Lead Agency may extend the contract(s) for up to the number of annual renewal periods specified in the solicitation. Any contract awarded as a result of this RFB shall be non-exclusive, and the Lead Agency and Participating Agencies reserve the right to procure similar goods or services through other contracts or procurement methods as permitted by law. This RFB is intended to provide Bidders with the information necessary to prepare responsive and competitive bids. The solicitation process is conducted for the benefit of the Lead Agency and Participating Agencies to obtain the information needed to evaluate bids and select the Bidder(s) whose bid best meets the requirements of this RFB. This RFB is not intended to contain every detail or consideration that may be relevant to preparing a bid. Each Bidder is solely responsible for reviewing the solicitation and obtaining any additional information necessary to prepare a complete and responsive bid. Bid Submission and Amendments · Bidders are encouraged to Save Progress frequently, particularly after uploading documents. · If a Bidder opens a bid after it has been certified and submitted, the bid must be certified and resubmitted. Opening the bid does not remove previously entered information or uploaded documents. · If the Issuing Officer issues an amendment after a bid has been submitted, the Bidder must review and acknowledge the amendment, then certify and resubmit the bid. All previously submitted information and attachments will remain intact. Instructions for Responding to an Amendment 1. Review the amendment in the solicitation. 2. Complete any newly added or revised questions in the Questions section, if applicable. 3. Acknowledge the amendment. 4. Certify and resubmit the bid before the solicitation closing date and time. This bid opportunity is for food items to be delivered to the CDC Warehouse in Woodward, Iowa. This solicitation will be for a single shipment of each line item qty. to be delivered in whole. Contract Term the term of the resulting contract/s will begin after the 5 day appeal period ends following the Notice of intent to award is issued. This is a solicitation for various food items to be delivered to the Central Distribution Center at Woodward, Iowa. The amount to be ordered will be delivered in one shipment to the warehouse if you are awarded the solicitation. All items must be delivered according to the specifications. Woodward Distribution Center is located at: 1251 334th St., Woodward Iowa 50276; Woodward warehouse phone number is: (515) 438-3611. The warehouse receives product on a first come first serve basis and does not accept appointments. Warehouse hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.