About this opportunity
AI summaryThe County of Riverside Purchasing & Fleet Services requires a contractor to provide miscellaneous food items supplies onsite in Riverside, California. The required goods include canned fruit cocktail, canned corn, sliced olives, three-bean mix, yams, salsa verde tomatillo, pears, canned chunk pineapple, canned whole hominy, garbanzo beans, diced tomatoes, shelf-stable grape jelly, beef soup base, parmesan cheese, buttermilk, sliced pepper jack cheese, cream cheese spread, and golden sweet margarine. Eligibility is restricted to onshore US organizations. Interested bidders must register through the County's auditor-controller website and utilize the third-party Public Purchase platform to access bidding opportunities. Vendors must submit all inquiries no later than November 17, 2026. Bids close on December 1, 2026, at 1:30 P.M. Pacific Time, and the resulting contract will cover a five-year term.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- County of Riverside
- Solicitation No.
- PUARC-1772
Scope of work
- Miscellaneous food items including canned fruits, vegetables, beans, and tomato products
- Dairy and refrigerated items including cheeses, buttermilk, and margarine
- Broad range of dry and canned grocery items
- Basic cuts of frozen meats, poultry, and fish
- Delivery of orders within one to two working days after receipt of order
- Palletized delivery and emergency expedited delivery capability
- Quarterly usage reports and semi-annual off-invoice allowance reporting
- Maintenance of a minimum 30-day supply and 95 percent fill rate
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest overall purchase price | Not specified |
| Ability to accept and deliver orders of any size | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be registered with the County of Riverside within five days of announced award
- Good standing with the California Secretary of State at time of bid submission
- Minimum of three (3) years of present and past performance history
- Adequate inventory and warehouse under direct control to provide delivery
- Not listed on the Excluded Parties Listing System (EPLS) on SAM.gov
Documents to include with your response
- Terms and Conditions Acknowledgement
- Completed Exhibits A-B
- Acord Form or similar document indicating proof of insurance coverage
- Current Business License or explanation of exemption
- Exhibit A - References
- Exhibit B - Quality Standards
- USDA Buy American certification and country of origin documentation
- SAM.gov EPLS verification printout
- Iran Contracting Act certification
- Compliance with Economic Sanctions in Response to Russia's Actions in Ukraine certification
Key dates
- Release of Request for Quotation
- 11/05/2026
- Deadline for submission of questions
- 11/17/2026
- Closing Date / Deadline for Quotation Submittal
- 12/01/2026 1:30 P.M. Pacific Time
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via PublicPurchase.com or delivery of bid response to Purchasing and Fleet Services
- Instructions
- Submit electronically via PublicPurchase.com by 1:30 PM PT. If unable to upload, physical delivery is accepted at Purchasing and Fleet Services, 3450 14th Street Ste #420, Riverside, CA 92501.
Contract details
- Term
- Up to five (5) years, renewable in consecutive one (1) year increments
- Set-aside / preference
- 5% price preference for Service-Disabled Veteran, Veteran, National Guard, Federal Reserve Veteran, Active Duty, Local, or Small Businesses
- Place of performance
- County of Riverside facilities, California
- Insurance and bonding
- General liability insurance proof on Acord Form (or similar document) indicating coverage and limits per County standard contract language
- Funding
- Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (USDA 7 CFR Parts 210 and 220)