Iowa DOC - Cereal, Bulk and Bowl Pack for CDC Warehouse - 005-RFB-3110-2027 (2027)
Iowa Board of Corrections | State of IowaState · Des Moines, IA- Due
- Oct 12, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Randy Bennett
- (515) 322-1210
Know who Iowa Board of Corrections | State of Iowa buys from before you write a word.
Every vendor contract, renewal date and decision maker at this agency, in one place.
Set up in 30 seconds · No credit card
THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Iowa Department of Corrections seeks a single Bidder to provide bulk and bowl pack cereal for the CDC Warehouse located in Woodward, Iowa. The solicitation includes 22 line items of ready-to-eat cereals such as Crunchy Pre-Sweetened, Corn Flakes, Sugar Coated Corn Flakes, Sweetened Toasted O's, Krispy Rice, Bran Flakes with Raisins, Cocoa Rounds, Fruity O's, Cinnamon Crunch, Apple Flavored Rings, Graham Cereal, and Bite Sized Frosted Shredded Wheat. The initial contract term runs from January 17, 2027, to January 16, 2028, with up to two annual renewal periods. Bids are due by October 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT. Requirements include shipping FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid, a 1.00% administrative fee, quarterly sales reports, and adherence to Iowa Code regarding prohibited companies.
Crunchy, Pre-Sweetened - BULK PACK; Corn Flakes, Non-Sweetened Cereal - BULK PACK; Sugar Coated Corn Flakes - BULK PACK; Sweetened Toasted O's - BULK PACK; Toasted O's, Sugar Free - BULK PACK; Krispy Rice, Oven toasted cereal - BULK PACK; Bran Flakes with Raisins - BULK PACK; Cocoa Rounds - BULK PACK; Fruity O's or Rings - BULK PACK; Crunchy, Pre-Sweetened - BOWL PACK; Corn Flakes - BOWL PACK; Sugar Coated Corn Flakes - BOWL PACK; Sweetened Toasted O's - BOWL PACK; Toasted O's - BOWL PACK; Krispy Rice-Oven Toasted Rice Cereal - BOWL PACK; Bran Flakes with Raisins - BOWL PACK; Cocoa Rounds-Chocolate - BOWL PACK; Fruity O's or Rings - BOWL PACK; Cinnamon Crunch Cereal - BOWL PACK; Apple Flavored Rings - BOWL PACK; Graham Cereal - BOWL PACK; Bite Sized Frosted Shredded Wheat - BOWL PACK
SUMMARY
The Iowa Department of Corrections seeks a single Bidder to provide bulk and bowl pack cereal for the CDC Warehouse located in Woodward, Iowa.
The solicitation includes 22 line items of ready-to-eat cereals such as Crunchy Pre-Sweetened, Corn Flakes, Sugar Coated Corn Flakes, Sweetened Toasted O's, Krispy Rice, Bran Flakes with Raisins, Cocoa Rounds, Fruity O's, Cinnamon Crunch, Apple Flavored Rings, Graham Cereal, and Bite Sized Frosted Shredded Wheat. The initial contract term runs from January 17, 2027, to January 16, 2028, with up to two annual renewal periods. Bids are due by October 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT. Requirements include shipping FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid, a 1.00% administrative fee, quarterly sales reports, and adherence to Iowa Code regarding prohibited companies.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
22- Crunchy, Pre-Sweetened - BULK PACK
- Corn Flakes, Non-Sweetened Cereal - BULK PACK
- Sugar Coated Corn Flakes - BULK PACK
- Sweetened Toasted O's - BULK PACK
- Toasted O's, Sugar Free - BULK PACK
- Krispy Rice, Oven toasted cereal - BULK PACK
- Bran Flakes with Raisins - BULK PACK
- Cocoa Rounds - BULK PACK
- Fruity O's or Rings - BULK PACK
- Crunchy, Pre-Sweetened - BOWL PACK
- Corn Flakes - BOWL PACK
- Sugar Coated Corn Flakes - BOWL PACK
- Sweetened Toasted O's - BOWL PACK
- Toasted O's - BOWL PACK
- Krispy Rice-Oven Toasted Rice Cereal - BOWL PACK
- Bran Flakes with Raisins - BOWL PACK
- Cocoa Rounds-Chocolate - BOWL PACK
- Fruity O's or Rings - BOWL PACK
- Cinnamon Crunch Cereal - BOWL PACK
- Apple Flavored Rings - BOWL PACK
- Graham Cereal - BOWL PACK
- Bite Sized Frosted Shredded Wheat - BOWL PACK
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Terminations
- Litigation and Debarment document
- Form 22 – Confidential Treatment of Information
- Shipping Instructions.docx
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Woodward, IA
- Reported agency
- Iowa DOC
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Bid from Iowa Board of Corrections | State of Iowa?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 12, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Randy Bennett.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Iowa Board of Corrections | State of Iowa in IA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Randy Bennett at (515) 322-1210. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Crunchy, Pre-Sweetened - BULK PACK; Corn Flakes, Non-Sweetened Cereal - BULK PACK; Sugar Coated Corn Flakes - BULK PACK; Sweetened Toasted O's - BULK PACK; Toasted O's, Sugar Free - BULK PACK; Krispy Rice, Oven toasted cereal - BULK PACK; Bran Flakes with Raisins - BULK PACK; Cocoa Rounds - BULK PAC. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
Can I search Bids like this in ChatGPT or Claude?
Yes. Civic IQ has an MCP server that connects ChatGPT, Claude and other AI assistants to live Civic IQ data: open RFPs, pre-RFP signals from public meetings, awarded contracts and agency decision-makers across 100,000+ US public agencies. Add https://beta.mcp.civiciq.com/mcp as a connector (in ChatGPT under Settings > Apps & Connectors, in Claude under Settings > Connectors) and sign in with a free Civic IQ account at civiciq.com/mcp.
Show 4 more questions
Where can I find more RFPs from Iowa Board of Corrections | State of Iowa?
All active and historical solicitations from Iowa Board of Corrections | State of Iowa are tracked and searchable. As a state agency, Iowa Board of Corrections | State of Iowa regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Terminations, Litigation and Debarment document, Form 22 – Confidential Treatment of Information, Shipping Instructions.docx. Review the full document from Iowa Board of Corrections | State of Iowa for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Woodward, IA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.