Dairy Products Supplies

Overview

Hospitality, Food Service & Travel

Des Moines, Iowa, United StatesPosted: May 28th, 2026Deadline: June 11th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The City of Des Moines, Iowa seeks a vendor to supply assorted dairy products for government use, covering multiple milk types, juices, and related products.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to provide dairy products in various amounts as needed
Must hold prices for the term of July 1st, 2026, through June 30th, 2027
Must meet all standards and requirements of the Iowa State Health Department, Polk County Health Department, the Department of Agriculture and National School Lunch and Breakfast Program
Must provide Child Nutrition (CN) labels and Product Formulation Statement (PFS) for processed products
Must maintain required insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Automobile Liability
Must name Polk County, Iowa as an additional insured on insurance policies
Must comply with federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action
Must agree to the Assurance of Civil Rights Compliance
Must be registered on BidNet Direct to submit a bid

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Bid submission deadline is June 11th, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.

Contract term is July 1st, 2026, through June 30th, 2027.

QUESTION DEADLINE

June 11th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Polk County Procurement & Purchasing Division

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority located in Des Moines, Iowa is seeking a vendor to supply a range of dairy products. Required items include various types and packaging sizes of milk (skim, 1%, 2%, chocolate, fat free), yogurt, lemonade, orange juice, cottage cheese, sour cream, ice milk (vanilla and chocolate), and egg nog.

Vendors must be capable of delivering these dairy products in specified quantities and formats on a regular basis to ensure reliable supply for the authority's operations. All products must meet required quality standards and comply with relevant regulations regarding food safety and packaging.

Source attribution

This Settle Intelligence analysis is based on the issuing organization’s RFP listing.