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Mozzarella Cheese Supplier (Block and Shredded)

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State & Local

Response Deadline09/15/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

California → DGS - Statewide ProcurementView Agency

NAICS

311513 - Cheese ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 0000038890.

The full solicitation package (9 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Cheese

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PostedAug 31

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Response DeadlineSep 15

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Supplies Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella cheese for prime contractors on State of California Department of General Services procurement projects. Provides 5 lb. blocks and shredded formats free from foreign materials and mold. Complies with FDA trans-fat guidelines and uses non-animal rennet. Requires USDA plant number or CDFA license and 21 CFR §110 compliance. Delivers 5 lb. blocks and shredded cheese in commercial containers.

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