Nutritionals and Supplements

The State of Washington’s Department of Enterprise Services is issuing an RFI to gather market input for a future statewide contract covering a broad range of nutritional and dietary products, including powdered and liquid formulas, vitamins, minerals, and specialized supplements for newborns, the elderly, and medically‑deficient populations. The solicitation seeks vendor insight on pricing formats, service geography, industry trends, cost drivers, quality assurance, delivery methods, rebate handling, web‑portal capabilities, sustainability practices, and insurance coverage. Responses will help shape the specifications for a contract estimated at $2.5‑$5 million in annual spend, targeting Washington hospitals, prisons, and any state agency that has signed a Contracts Usage Agreement. • Product scope: nutritional foods, dietary supplements, infant formulas, medical foods, enteral feeding formulas. • Target customers: WA state agencies, hospitals, prisons, and qualified local entities. • Vendor expectations: provide pricing format preferences, geographic service areas, quality‑assurance policies, delivery logistics, sustainability certifications, insurance limits, and web‑portal capabilities. • Timeline: Issue date 7/1/2026; final RFI submission deadline 7/17/2026. • Estimated contract value: $3,500,000 (initial) with projected annual spend $2.5‑$5 million.