Kd/Vdc/Assorted Can Vegetables/08-24

This contract pertains to a one-time bid for canned vegetables through the Virginia Distribution Center (VDC), with the Commonwealth of Virginia seeking to award contracts either on a LOT or individual item basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders. The awarding process retains the flexibility to make separate awards for each item, groups of items, or all items collectively, based on what is deemed most advantageous to the Commonwealth. Bidders are instructed to include payment terms, including any discounts, in the comments section of their bid response. The contract emphasizes strict compliance with the VDC Special Terms and Conditions, which outline requirements for bid pricing, product qualification, certifications, and delivery standards, including USDA grading, frozen product standards, and mixed freight conditions. Additionally, exterior cases must display a UPC barcode for tracking purposes. The solicitation, identified as "Kd/Vdc/Assorted Can Vegetables/08-24," was posted on August 13, 2024, with a response deadline of August 16, 2024. The contract size ranges from $100,000 to $500,000, and the procurement is managed by the Virginia Department of General Services, serving the State of Virginia. The vendor’s primary point of contact is Kevin Davis, reachable via email or phone. The procurement process is conducted exclusively through the eVA system, with results available via quick quote evaluations, and no results will be provided by fax or phone due to volume restrictions. The contract aims to ensure high-quality product standards, regulatory compliance, and efficient delivery logistics, with specific emphasis on product labeling, certification, and adherence to USDA standards, to meet the Commonwealth’s food service needs efficiently and reliably.