KD/VDC/BAKING SODA, HOT COCOA MIX/10-26\129861

Solicitation QQ-129861 is a one-time bid for the supply and delivery of baking soda and hot cocoa mix to the Virginia Distribution Center in Sandston, Virginia. The Department of General Services is seeking the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a line-by-line basis, with award preferences given to DSBSD-certified micro businesses for bids up to 10,000 dollars and small businesses for bids up to 100,000 dollars. Bidders must provide firm unit pricing and identify the manufacturer and part number for all items. All products must be of institutional quality or better and comply with USDA IMPS, the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, and Virginia Department of Agriculture regulations. Shelf life requirements are strict, requiring 50 percent remaining for products with a shelf life of six months or less and 75 percent for those exceeding six months. Deliveries are F.O.B. destination and require a scheduled appointment between 7:15 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Strict packaging standards apply, requiring 48 by 40 inch 4-way entry hardwood pallets with clear stretch wrap, a maximum gross weight of 2600 pounds, and a maximum height of 54 inches. All cases must feature UPC bar coding and comply with the Fair Packaging and Label Act. The Commonwealth reserves the right to reject shipments that are not properly packed or fail to meet quality standards, and vendors must replace any defective or damaged products at no cost within six months of delivery. All bids must be submitted electronically through the eVA portal by the October 19, 2026, deadline.