Description
The Department of State Hospitals in Atascadero is seeking bids to supply a range of canned entrees and canned bean products for a six‑month contract. The goods must meet specific nutritional, packaging, and labeling requirements, and all pricing must be held for the contract duration. The solicitation includes detailed specifications for beef ravioli, chili con carne, and several varieties of canned beans, all to be delivered in standard #10 cans, six per case, with palletized shipment to the hospital’s receiving dock.
• Required items: beef ravioli, chili con carne, refried beans, kidney, black, pinto, and garbanzo beans (all canned).
• Packaging: #10 cans, 6 cans per case, 56 cases per pallet, Grade A pallets, minimum 15‑month shelf life.
• Nutritional tolerances: slight deviations accepted (e.g., 6 g protein for ravioli, 1,100 mg sodium for chili).
• Contract term: July 1 – December 31 2026; quantities may vary ± 15 %.
• Submission deadline: May 27 2026; questions due May 20 2026; award expected May 28 2026.