The State of Delaware is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of commercial-grade ice cream products to state agencies and school districts. Bids must be submitted through the online bid submission portal by December 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time. The contract will be valid for one year from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with the possibility of three additional one-year extensions. Prices must remain firm for the contract term and be quoted in U. S. dollars. The state encourages vendors to offer products that meet specific nutritional criteria for school distribution. The bid bond requirement has been waived, and the performance bond requirement has been waived. The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidders who best meets the terms and conditions of the bid. The state reserves the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part, to make multiple awards, partial awards, award by types, item by item, or lump sum total, whichever may be most advantageous to the state of delaware, pursuant to 29 del. c. 6926. The successful vendor must provide a list of additional ice cream items that meet the specified criteria, along with corresponding pricing information. The state requires the successful vendor to submit their items list in an electronic format. The state requires the successful vendor to submit monthly usage reports.
The bid response must be submitted through the online bid submission portal by December 2, 2025, 3:00 PM local time.
The agencies or school districts involved will authorize and process for payment each invoice within thirty 30 days after the date of receipt of a correct invoice.
The successful bidders shall be required to extend any policy guarantee usually offered to the general public, federal, state, county, or municipal governments, on material in this contract against defective material, workmanship, and performance.
Government support services shall award this contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidders who best meets the terms and conditions of the bid.
The state will enter into a contract with the successful vendors.
Failure to provide the report with the minimum required information may also negate any contract extension clauses.
Samples or brochures may be required by the agency for evaluation purposes.
Written questions due no later than nlt tuesday, november 11, 2025, 4: 30 pm local time.