Description
The State of California Department of General Services is issuing an Invitation for Bid to establish a statewide, two‑year contract (with two one‑year extensions) for a sugar‑free, fortified, low‑flammability beverage base used in food‑service applications. The contract requires supply of both individual 8‑oz serving packets and bulk 10‑gallon packs in at least five flavors, with mandatory Kosher certification, strict packaging for correctional facilities, and compliance with numerous food‑safety, licensing, and socio‑economic preference requirements. Bidders must submit a detailed pricing worksheet, narrative response, and multiple certification forms, and must adhere to a bid deadline of 8 Oct 2026.
• Product: powdered, sugar‑free beverage base with vitamin/mineral fortification and low flammability.
• Delivery: statewide, minimum 15 cases per shipment, off‑peak hours, FOB destination.
• Compliance: CDPH registration, Kosher certification, food‑safety licenses, various socio‑economic preferences (small‑business, DVBE, TACPA).
• Financials: anticipated spend ≈ $788 k over the base period; bid validity 120 days.