Description
The State of Washington’s Department of Enterprise Services is issuing a competitive solicitation for the supply of fresh bakery items—including rolls, muffins, hot‑dog and hamburger buns, wheat, whole‑grain and white breads—to agencies, schools, and other eligible entities across the state. Vendors must deliver items within 48 hours of baking, meet USDA grain standards, and comply with Buy‑America requirements. The contract will be a 36‑month IDIQ frame agreement (April 1 2027 – March 31 2030) with a possible performance‑based extension of up to 24 months. Bidders must be registered in Washington’s WEBS system, possess a Washington UBI, carry required insurance, and submit a detailed certification (Exhibit A). Pricing will be submitted via an Excel price‑sheet (Exhibit C) and evaluated on a per‑item lowest‑price basis.
• Scope: Fresh bakery products (buns, rolls, loaves, muffins, bagels, breadsticks) delivered statewide, with strict freshness and labeling requirements.
• Eligibility: Open to all qualified vendors for the statewide award; county‑level awards reserved for Washington Small Business and/or Certified Veteran‑Owned Business.
• Key contractual terms: 1.5 % Vendor Management Fee on purchases, quarterly sales‑reporting, economic price adjustments tied to BLS bakery index, mandatory insurance certificates, and a 90‑day firm‑offer period.