Kd/Vdc/Dish Detergent, Pie Filling, Cube Shortening/01-24

This contract involves a one-time purchase solicitation for various food service products, including bottled dish detergent, canned apple pie filling, and chilled cube shortening. The Virginia Department of General Services is seeking bids with a deadline of January 22, 2024, and the contract is managed under the NAICS code 311824, which pertains to other miscellaneous food manufacturing. The procurement emphasizes compliance with Virginia’s procurement regulations, requiring vendors to meet specific standards related to product quality, certifications, and delivery conditions. Key requirements include adherence to USDA grading standards, proper packaging, timely delivery, and maintaining product integrity, especially for frozen and chilled items. The contract aims to secure qualified products that meet stringent quality and safety standards, ensuring reliable supply for state needs. Supporting documentation highlights the importance of firm unit pricing, product pre-qualification, and strict adherence to delivery schedules, including provisions for early or late deliveries. The terms also specify the need for vendors to provide necessary certifications and USDA grade certificates, particularly for food products, and to comply with special conditions for frozen and mixed freight deliveries. Overall, the contract emphasizes quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and logistical precision to ensure that the state’s food service requirements are met efficiently and reliably through this one-time bid process.