Milk & Dairy Products for the State of Iowa

The State of Iowa is issuing a Request for Bids to acquire a broad range of milk and dairy products (including cheese, yogurt, sour‑cream, orange juice, and specialty milk formats) for delivery to any state agency, political subdivision, or qualifying nonprofit across Iowa. The contract will be non‑exclusive, allowing multiple vendors to be awarded portions of the overall demand, and will run for an initial twelve‑month term with the possibility of up to two one‑year renewals. Pricing for most items will follow an escalator clause tied to USDA September Class I milk prices; a few items have firm‑price terms. Vendors must meet strict delivery coordination, temperature‑controlled transport, and inspection standards, and assume responsibility for any refused or damaged product. • Deliver milk, dairy, and related products to any Iowa state agency or facility, coordinated in advance with each receiving agency. • Use clean, temperature‑controlled vehicles; comply with health‑safety regulations; accept agency inspection and replace any rejected items at no cost. • Pricing based on USDA Class I milk rates (escalator clause) for most line items; fixed prices for selected items; contract term Jan 31 2027 – Jan 30 2028 with possible two‑year extensions. • Multiple awards possible; contract non‑exclusive and usable by all Iowa agencies, cities, counties, schools, and qualifying nonprofits. • Vendor must submit required certifications, quarterly sales reports, and comply with 60‑day payment terms (P‑Card preferred).