Description
The California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) is seeking competitive bids to supply frozen, pre‑baked buttermilk biscuits for its Atascadero facility. The contract covers a six‑month period (July 1 – December 31 2026) with monthly deliveries of a total of 248 cases (approximately 37,200 biscuits). Bidders must meet nutritional specifications, provide recycled‑content packaging where economically feasible, and submit several mandatory certifications (Darfur, Payee Data Record, Bidders Declaration, DVBE, Recycled Content, insurance, etc.). The award will go to the lowest‑cost offer, except that a vendor meeting recycled‑content goals may be considered even if up to 10 % higher in price. Optional DVBE participation incentives (3‑5 %) are also available.
• Product: frozen, pre‑baked buttermilk biscuits (≈ 2 oz each, 140‑170 kcal, ≤ 30 g carbs, ≤ 350 mg sodium, no trans‑fat).
• Quantity: 248 cases (150 biscuits per case) = 37,200 biscuits total; quantity may vary ±15 % during the contract.
• Delivery: monthly shipments to 10333 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422; dock hours 07:00‑15:00 M‑F.
• Preference/ incentives: recycled‑content (up to 10 % price premium allowed), DVBE participation incentives (3‑5 %), small‑business preference noted.
• Required submissions: full quotation plus all listed certifications; questions due May 12 2026; bid deadline May 19 2026.