Kd/Vdc/Powdered, Non-Fat Milk/09-24

This contract involves a one-time bid for the supply of non-fat milk powder that is both Kosher and Halal certified, targeting the Virginia Department of General Services. The solicitation, identified as A194DGS:75647, was posted on September 6, 2024, with a response deadline of September 10, 2024. The contract aims to secure a vendor capable of delivering high-quality milk powder within a specified budget range of $100,000 to $500,000, adhering to strict standards outlined in the Virginia Distribution Center's special terms and conditions. These conditions emphasize compliance with Virginia procurement regulations, including requirements for product certifications, USDA grades, frozen storage standards, and delivery logistics such as early or late shipments and mixed freight considerations. The vendor's response must include payment terms and any applicable discounts, which should be detailed in the response header or comments section. The contract's scope is governed by detailed guidelines from the Virginia Distribution Center's special terms and conditions, last updated in July 2019, which specify product qualification criteria, quality standards, and delivery expectations to ensure regulatory compliance and product integrity. The terms highlight the importance of firm unit pricing, pre-qualified product lists, and certification requirements to meet food safety and quality standards. A quick quote evaluation process is available through eVA for awarded bids, facilitating efficient procurement and ensuring transparency. Overall, this contract seeks a reliable supplier capable of providing certified, high-quality non-fat milk powder that meets all regulatory and contractual standards for a one-time purchase by the state of Virginia.