Kd/Vdc/Taco Shells, Apple Pie Filling/06-24

This contract involves a one-time bid for the supply of taco shells and apple pie filling, issued by the Virginia Department of General Services under the Virginia Distribution Center (VDC) program. The solicitation, identified by the number A194DGS:68756, was posted on May 30, 2024, with a response deadline of June 4, 2024. The contract is valued between $50,000 and $150,000 and is intended for vendors capable of providing high-quality food products that meet specific standards, including USDA grading and frozen product requirements. Vendors are required to include payment terms, including any discounts, within their response headers or comments, and exterior cases must feature a U.P.C. barcode for tracking and inventory purposes. The procurement process emphasizes strict compliance with Virginia’s procurement regulations, as outlined in the VDC Special Terms and Conditions from July 2019. These conditions specify detailed requirements for bid pricing, product qualification, certifications, delivery schedules (including late and early deliveries), shipment quantities, and quality standards. The terms also mandate that products adhere to USDA grading standards, be delivered frozen where applicable, and accommodate mixed freight deliveries. The contract aims to ensure that awarded vendors provide consistent, compliant, and high-quality food products, with a focus on transparency, product traceability, and adherence to regulatory standards. A quick quote evaluation tool is available through eVA for awarded bids, with results restricted to prevent volume-based result dissemination via fax or phone.