KD/VDC/CAN GOODS, CIDER VINEGAR/09-26\128756

Solicitation QQ-128756 is a one-time bid for the supply and delivery of assorted canned goods and cider vinegar to the Virginia Distribution Center (VDC) in Virginia. The procurement is managed by the Department of General Services and requires bids to be submitted electronically via eVA by September 25, 2026. Awards are made on a line-by-line basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a specific preference hierarchy favoring 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 each item offered. Strict delivery and packaging standards are mandated for all shipments to the VDC. Products must be delivered on 48 by 40 inch 4-way entry hardwood pallets, stretch-wrapped with clear wrap only, with a maximum height of 54 inches and a gross weight not exceeding 2600 pounds. All outer containers must comply with the Fair Packaging and Label Act and include UPC bar coding. Deliveries are accepted by appointment only between 7:15 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Commonwealth reserves the right to reject shipments that do not meet these specifications or are found to be damaged or contaminated, and vendors are required to replace defective products at no cost if issues arise within six months of delivery.