Cheese for CDC Warehouse

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking a single bidder to provide cheese products to the CDC Warehouse in Woodward, Iowa. The contract term will begin on 5/30/2026 and end on 5/29/2027, with the option to renew for up to two annual extensions. The bidder must provide various types of cheese, including American Substitute, Cheddar, Mozzarella, and others, in specified quantities and packaging. The bidder must also meet certain specifications, including delivery by refrigerated trailer and maintenance of proper ServeSafe temperatures. • The bidder must submit a detailed quarterly report of all sales made under the contract. • The bidder must pay a 1.00% administrative fee on all sales made against the contract. • The State of Iowa is allowed sixty (60) days to pay an invoice submitted by the bidder. • The bidder must provide individually wrapped cheese products for certain items. • The bidder must meet the specifications for shelf life, flavors, and packaging size for each cheese product.