Request for Quotation - Solicitation # 26AG0001

The California Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero is soliciting bids for canned entrees and legumes under Solicitation #26AG0001, with submissions due by May 27, 2026, and evaluation scheduled for May 28, 2026. The contract, set to run from July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, requires delivery of items including beef ravioli, chili con carne, and varieties of canned beans—kidney, black, pinto, and garbanzo—in industry-standard #10 cans, six cans per case, with a minimum shelf life of 15 months after delivery. Pallets must be configured with 7 or 8 ties, no more than 7 tiers, and contain exactly 56 cases each. All packaging must meet recycled content standards: paper must contain at least 30% postconsumer fiber, and plastic at least 10%. Products must comply with U.S. Grade B quality, be vegetarian, packed in brine without sugar or seasonings, and include legible open date codes for manufacture and expiration. Sodium content must not exceed 600 mg per half-cup serving, with a preference for levels below 450 mg. Bid evaluation follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) model, where price is the primary determinant but only after technical compliance is verified. Mandatory submissions include the Payee Data Record (STD204), Bidder’s Declaration (GSPD-05-106), DVBE Declaration (STD843), Recycled Content Certification (CalRecycle074), and Insurance Requirements (Exhibit G). Bidders must disclose any use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in proposal preparation, and failure to do so results in automatic disqualification. A bid evaluation preference of up to 5% is granted for vendors demonstrating participation by Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs), with tiered incentives based on participation level. Recycled content compliance may be accepted at a premium of up to 10% over lower-priced non-compliant bids. Additional requirements include adherence to Sudan Divestment laws, certification of small business or microbusiness status under California guidelines, and submission of nutritional data. All proposals must be emailed exclusively to [email hidden], and delivery must be made to the receiving dock at 10333 El Camino