Description
The State of California is establishing statewide contracts to supply a broad range of pudding‑related food products to its correctional, medical, and other institutional facilities. The solicitation is structured as an IFB with three product groups – instant pudding mix, vegetarian gelatin dessert powders, and ready‑to‑serve canned pudding – each requiring detailed pricing, certifications, and a distribution plan. Bidders may submit for any or all groups, and the contract term is two years with two optional one‑year extensions. The purchase is driven by large‑scale, recurring demand across dozens of facilities, with total anticipated spend just under $1 million per year.
• Supply up to 4,484 cases of instant pudding mix (multiple flavors) and 4,484 cases of ready‑to‑serve pudding in various flavors and pack sizes.
• Provide vegetarian, non‑chill gelatin powders (regular and sugar‑free) totaling roughly 2,400 cases.
• Meet extensive food‑safety, labeling, and regulatory requirements (21 CFR §110, FDA natural‑color rules, USDA/CDFA licensing, shelf‑life ≥ 120 days, packaging ≤ 50 lb per carton).
• Submit a completed pricing worksheet, narrative compliance responses, and required certifications (seller’s permit, SOS registration, DVBE/SB preferences, etc.).
• Deliver on a quarterly‑to‑monthly schedule to over 60 California state institutions, with logistics coordinated through a detailed distribution plan.