Kd/Vdc/Beverage Containers/09-24/Lot Bid

The contract involves a one-time bid for the supply of hot and cold beverage containers, offered as a lot bid, with options for bidding on both or none. Vendors are required to ship the products via less-than-truckload (LTL) freight. The solicitation, titled "Kd/Vdc/Beverage Containers/09-24/Lot Bid," is issued by the Virginia Department of General Services and is open for responses until September 17, 2024. The contract size is estimated to range between $50,000 and $200,000. The procurement emphasizes strict compliance with Virginia’s procurement regulations, including adherence to special terms and conditions outlined in the VDC guidelines from July 2019, which specify product quality standards, delivery requirements, certification, and packaging standards such as UPC bar codes on the exterior of cases. Vendors must include payment terms, including any discounts, in their response headers or comments section. The contract mandates that all exterior cases contain UPC bar codes and that products meet USDA grade standards, with particular attention to frozen product requirements and mixed freight deliveries. The Virginia Department of General Services has designated Kevin Davis as the primary contact for this solicitation. The procurement process is managed through the eVA platform, where quick quote evaluations for awarded bids are accessible, and results are not provided via fax or phone due to volume restrictions. Overall, this contract aims to secure quality beverage containers through a competitive, regulated process that emphasizes compliance, timely delivery, and clear pricing.