Kd/Vdc/Can Goods, Taco Shells/07-24

This contract pertains to a one-time bid for the supply of canned goods, pineapple, taco shells, and collard greens, issued by the Virginia Department of General Services. The solicitation, identified by number A194DGS:71799, was posted on July 15, 2024, with a response deadline of July 18, 2024. The contract is valued between $50,000 and $150,000 and is intended for the Virginia state government’s procurement needs. Vendors are required to submit their responses with clear payment terms, including any discounts, in the designated response header comments section. The contract emphasizes strict compliance with Virginia’s procurement regulations and detailed specifications outlined in the attached VDC Special Terms & Conditions from July 2019, which cover bid pricing, product qualification, certifications, delivery schedules, shipment quantities, and quality standards such as USDA grading and frozen product requirements. The contract stipulates that exterior cases must display a UPC barcode for tracking and inventory purposes. It also highlights the importance of firm unit pricing, adherence to delivery deadlines—both early and late—and compliance with product quality standards, including certifications and USDA grading. The procurement process is managed through the Virginia Distribution Center’s quick quote system, with results accessible via eVA, and emphasizes that volume purchasing restricts results dissemination by fax or phone. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Kevin Davis, reachable via email or phone. Overall, the contract aims to secure high-quality, compliant food products efficiently while adhering to the Commonwealth’s procurement policies and standards.