Description
The State of North Dakota is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to award up to three contracts for the statewide supply of commercial food products to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR) and other state facilities. Vendors must provide a full market‑basket list of 110 core food items plus a markup list, deliver to multiple correctional, health, and veteran facilities, and operate a secure web‑based ordering system. The contract is a non‑mandatory, multiple‑award base term of one year with up to five one‑year renewal options and one possible 12‑month extension. Key requirements include USDA‑grade product quality, FOB‑destination delivery, background‑check clearance for personnel, insurance coverage of at least $2 M, a disaster‑continuity plan, and compliance with ADA and security protocols.
• Provide all listed food categories (bakery, dairy, meats, produce, canned, etc.) at the highest USDA grades.
• Deliver to numerous state facilities on specified windows (Mon‑Fri 8 a.m.–3 p.m., with agency‑specific tighter schedules).
• Offer a secure, role‑based online ordering platform with inventory, pricing, and 24‑hour order capability, plus training and ongoing support.
• Submit free product samples, maintain required insurance, background‑check clearance, and a documented disaster‑response plan.
• Submit sealed or electronic bids (via NDBuys) by November 3 2026, with a public bid opening on November 2 2026.