IFB #RW2613007 Raw Juice

The California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) is soliciting bids under IFB #RW2613007 for the supply of food-grade liquid juice blend for its Food and Beverage Juice Plant at the California Institution for Men in Chino, California. The contractor must provide a 20% fruit juice blend consisting of apple juice combined with seasonal flavors: apple-pear for the first quarter, apple-mango for the second, apple-peach for the third, and apple-lemonade for the fourth. The product must be compatible with existing pasteurization and pouch-filling equipment and must be fortified with Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Potassium, and Ascorbic acid. Deliveries are required every Tuesday at 6:00 AM with a minimum order of 5,000 gallons per week, quoted as F.O.B. Destination. Bids must be submitted under sealed cover by November 20, 2026, and must include a completed Contract Price Sheet, Bidder Responsibility Information, and various certifications, including the Darfur Certificate and Economic Sanctions Certification. CALCTRA will evaluate bids based on best value, considering the bidder's experience, financial resources, and technical responsiveness, including the potential requirement for samples. All shipments must include detailed packing slips, tank cleaning and sanitation certifications, and transportation temperature logs. The contract is subject to standard state provisions, including non-discrimination requirements and the necessity of providing a Taxpayer Identification Number via the STD 204 Payee Data Record for payment processing.