Description
The State of California is seeking a statewide, mandatory supplier of dry pasta products to fulfill the food‑service needs of all state agencies. The contract is a two‑year base period with two optional one‑year extensions, awarded to the lowest‑price responsive bidder after preferences are applied. Bidders must provide extensive food‑safety certifications, licensing, and detailed pricing for multiple pasta SKUs totaling roughly 335,000 lb annually.
• Supply five dry‑pasta varieties (small elbow macaroni, spaghetti, tagliarini/fettuccine, medium egg noodles, rotini) meeting ≥ 51 % whole‑wheat specifications.
• Deliver to over 40 correctional, health‑care, and other state facilities across California on a weekly‑to‑quarterly schedule.
• Provide full documentation (food‑safety listings, CDPH registration, USDA/USDC plant numbers, third‑party audit reports) and comply with “All‑or‑None” award rules and the Alternative Protest Process.