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Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Competitive Solicitation

ID: 29823 • State: Washington

Description

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services is issuing this Competitive Solicitation pursuant to RCW 39.26. Enterprise Services intends to conduct a competitive procurement to establish and award, as appropriate, multiple Contracts, by specified geographic area, for Washington state agencies and other eligible purchasers to purchase certain bulk fresh fruits and vegetables. Resulting Contracts are most commonly used by purchasers with institutional menus (e.g., school districts).
Background
The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services is issuing this Competitive Solicitation pursuant to RCW 39.26.

The goal is to establish multiple contracts for Washington state agencies and other eligible purchasers to procure bulk fresh fruits and vegetables, primarily for institutional menus such as those used by school districts. This initiative aims to create efficiencies in procurement and support the state's preference for locally grown food.

Work Details
The contract will include the provision of various bulk fresh fruits and vegetables, with specific emphasis on seasonal availability and a preference for Washington-grown products.

The solicitation outlines that contracts will be awarded by geographic area, with potential awards categorized into Main Awards (open to all bidders) and Reserved Awards (targeting Washington Small Businesses and Certified Veteran-Owned Businesses).

The total potential contract awards are detailed by region, including Olympic Region, Northwest Region, Southwest Region, South Central Region, North Central Region, and Eastern Region. Bidders may submit bids for one or multiple geographic areas.

Period of Performance
The contract term is up to 48 months, with prices specified for the first 12 months subject to adjustments thereafter.

Place of Performance
The contracts will be performed across various specified geographic areas within the State of Washington.
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Overview

Agency
Enterprise Services (DES), Dept. of Logo Washington Department of Enterprise Services (DES) [WA]
Opportunity ID
29823
Response Deadline
Sept. 28, 2024 Past Due
Date Posted
Aug. 14, 2024
Agency Distribution
High
Source
Open
Source Notes
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On 8/14/24 Enterprise Services (DES), Dept. of in Washington issued Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Competitive Solicitation with ID 29823 due 9/27/24.

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Classifications

NAICS
424480 - Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers
PSC
8915 - Fruits And Vegetables
DA01 - IT And Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Support Services (Labor)

Additional Details

System Identifier
54119
Codes
393-55 - Fruits, Dried393-53 - Fruits, Vegetables, and Full Meal Entrees, Dehydrated393-87 - Vegetables, Dried, Beans, Peas, etc.390-28 - Fruits, Fresh390-29 - Fruits, Fresh, Organic and Non GMO (Genetically Modified Organism)390-84 - Vegetables, Fresh390-85 - Vegetables, Fresh, Organic and Non GMO (Genetically Modified Organism)385-48 - Fruits, Frozen385-49 - Fruits, Frozen, Organic and Non GMO (Genetically Modified Organism)385-64 - Salad Mixes, Frozen385-95 - Vegetables, Freeze Dried385-96 - Vegetables, Frozen385-97 - Vegetables, Frozen, Organic and Non GMO (Genetically Modified Organism)
Counties
Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Clallam, Clark, Columbia, Cowlitz, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Okanogan, Pacific, Pend Oreille, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Spokane, Stevens, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, Whatcom, Whitman, Yakima
Estimated Value
7900000

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