Date: July 19, 2024

To: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

AMS Poultry United States Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. Room 3522-S, STOP 0239
Washington, DC 20036

From: ADA Approved Contractors LLC

300 Main Street,
Wilmington, DE 19701

Bid Proposal for USDA Chicken Fajita Strips

Company Information:

ADA Approved Contractors LLC

123 Main Street, Wilmington, DE 19701

Telephone: +52 (322) 134-5247
Email: [email protected]

Solicitation Details:

 Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0520
 Bid Invitation Number: 2000010221
 Purchasing Group: AMS Poultry
 United States Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. - Room
3522 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. Room 3522-S, STOP 0239 Washington, DC
20036

Bid Overview:

 Bid Timezone: Central Time

 Start Date: 07/11/2024 17:00:00
 Offer Due Date: 07/19/2024 13:00:00
 Opening Date: 07/19/2024 13:00:00
 Invitation Type: Master

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CHICKEN FAJITA PRODUCTS, SOLICITATION NO: 2000010221 WBSCM NO: 12-3J14-
24-B-0520

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell Chicken Fajitas pursuant to the
AMS Master Solicitation for use in the domestic food distribution programs. Bids are due on
July 19, 2024. Acceptances will be announced by 11:59 pm CT on July 26, 2024. Deliveries are
to be made between September 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Please review all Solicitation
documents attached to this solicitation. Solicitation attachments are incorporated by reference
into the contract.

Basis for Offers/Awards:

 Offerors are to bid a single fixed price per state/territory for chicken fajita strip product.
 States/territories will be awarded to a single offeror in accordance with FAR Part 14
Procedures.
 The award will be made based on the lowest overall cost to the Government given offeror
capacity constraints. In the event of capacity constraint limitations, the Government
reserves the right to make multiple awards under this solicitation.
 Successful offerors will be issued monthly delivery orders, 60 days prior to the delivery
period, outlining specific delivery information including delivery period, quantity, and
delivery location information. Offerors may submit offers for less than the quantities
indicated.

Special Conditions:

 This solicitation is 50% Partial Small Business Set Aside. See FAR 52.219-7 Notice of
Partial Small Business Set Aside. NAICS Code 311615 with a size standard of 1,250
employees and below applies to this solicitation.
 This solicitation also has a 10% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set
aside.
 Capacity must be entered in full truckloads and the number of stops will be limited to a
maximum of three.

Contact Information:

 Contract Specialist: Kevin Day ([email protected])

 Contracting Officer: Carrie Meyers ([email protected])

Offeror Information:

 Offeror and any subcontractor have completed required performance of any USDA
contract prior to this bid opening.
 Offeror requests HUBZone Small Business Price Evaluation Preference. Applies only to
firms certified in the Small Business Administration's HUBZone Program (FAR Subpart
19.13). Must be the manufacturer/producer of the product to receive a price preference.
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Product Details:

 Item: Chicken Fajita Strips

 Description: Fully Cooked, Frozen
 Quantity: 7,644,000 lbs
 Price: $6.35/lb Delivered to Destination
 Payment Terms: Net 30 days from receipt/delivery of product

CHICKEN FAJITA PRODUCTS, SOLICITATION NO: 2000010221

WBSCM NO: 12-3J14-24-B-0520

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell Chicken Fajitas pursuant to the
AMS Master Solicitation for use in the domestic food distribution programs. Bids are due on
July 19, 2024. Acceptances will be announced by 11:59 pm CT on July 26, 2024. Deliveries are
to be made between September 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Please review all Solicitation documents attached to this solicitation. Solicitation attachments are
incorporated by reference into the contract.

Basis for Offers/Awards

Offerors are to bid a single fixed price per state/territory for chicken fajita strip product.
States/territories will be awarded to a single offeror in accordance with FAR Part 14 Procedures.
The award will be made based on the lowest overall cost to the Government given offeror
capacity constraints. In the event of capacity constraint limitations, the Government reserves the
right to make multiple awards under this solicitation.

Successful offerors will be issued monthly delivery orders, 60 days prior to the delivery period,
outlining specific delivery information including delivery period, quantity, and delivery location
information. Offerors may submit offers for less than the quantities indicated.

This solicitation is 50% Partial Small Business Set Aside. See FAR 52.219-7 Notice of Partial
Small Business Set Aside. NAICS Code 311615 with a size standard of 1,250 employees and
below applies to this solicitation. This solicitation also has a 10% Service-Disabled Veteran-
Owned Small Business set aside.

Capacity must be entered in full truckloads, and the number of stops will be limited to a
maximum of three.

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Probationary Period for New Contractors

For new-to-USDA contractors and existing contractors bidding on new products, a probationary
period will be implemented in which awards are limited to 10 truckloads per product.
Contractors must demonstrate successful delivery of at least five (5) truckloads of product to be
removed from probationary status on future solicitations. Successful delivery is defined as
product delivered on-time and in acceptable condition according to the terms and conditions of
the contract. Any delivery problems directly attributable to the Government will not be held
against the contractor.

Instructions for Offer Submission

Offerors must submit offers electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management
System (WBSCM). Offers submitted by any means other than WBSCM will be deemed
nonresponsive. Offerors must be active in WBSCM and have the required bidder roles in order to
submit offers under this solicitation. Once connected, follow the online procedures.

Inquiries about the Master Solicitation dated February 2024, FPPS for Chicken Fajita Strips,
Fully Cooked, Frozen dated March 2023; Supplement for Chicken Products Distributed for
Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs dated August 2022 or this Solicitation should
be directed to the Contracting Officer; USDA, AMS, Commodity Procurement Program,
Proteins, Grains, and Oilseeds Procurement Division; 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. S-0239;
Washington, D.C. 20250-0239. Telephone: (202) 720-4517.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The USDA prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for
employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity,
religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental
status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public
assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or
activity conducted or funded by the Department.

Offeror Certification and Compliance

Offeror certifies that the offer is made subject to the Master Solicitation, Commodity
Supplement, and/or specification(s), this solicitation, the Agriculture Acquisition Regulations
(AGAR), and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Timely performance is required, and
subcontracting with companies or individuals that have been suspended or debarred is
prohibited.

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Required Information for Bid Submission

 Name, title, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address of the person submitting this
bid (must be an officer of the company or a person authorized to execute
contracts/purchase orders on behalf of the bidder).
 Certification regarding felony convictions and unpaid federal tax liability.
 Certification of a Food Defense Plan for all plants and shipping points prior to bid
opening.

Bid Invitation Item Details

 Item Material Description: CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB

 Quantity: 7,644,000.00 LB

CHICKEN FAJITA PRODUCTS

SOLICITATION NO: 2000010221 WBSCM NO: 12-3J14-24-B-0520
ADA Approved Contractors LLC
123 Main Street, Wilmington, DE 19701
Telephone: +52 (322) 134-5247
Email: [email protected]
WE HEREBY TENDER OUR Bid/Quotation FOR: CHICKEN FAJITA PRODUCTS
SOLICITATION NO: 2000010221 WBSCM NO: 12-3J14-24-B-0520
PURSUANT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Information Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0520
Bid invitation number: 2000010221
Purchasing Group: AMS Poultry United States Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Room 3522-S, STOP 0239, Washington, DC 20036
Bid Time Zone: Central Time Start Date: 07/11/2024 17:00:00
Offer Due Date: 07/19/2024 13:00:00
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Invitation Type: Master Additional requested information:
CHICKEN FAJITA PRODUCTS, SOLICITATION NO: 2000010221 WBSCM NO: 12-3J14-
24-B-0520
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell Chicken Fajitas
pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the domestic food distribution
programs. Bids are due on July 19, 2024. Acceptances will be announced by 11:59
pm CT on July 26, 2024. Deliveries are to be made between September 1, 2024,
through June 30, 2025. Please review all Solicitation documents attached to this
solicitation. Solicitation attachments are incorporated by reference into the
contract. Basis for Offers/Awards Offerors are to bid a single fixed price per
state/territory for chicken fajita strip product. States/territories will be awarded to
a single offeror in accordance with FAR Part 14 Procedures. The award will be
made based on the lowest overall cost to the Government given offeror capacity
constraints. In the event of capacity constraint limitations, the Government
reserves the right to make multiple awards under this solicitation. Successful
offerors will be issued monthly delivery orders, 60 days prior to the delivery
period, outlining specific delivery information including delivery period, quantity,
and delivery location information. Offerors may submit offers for less than the
quantities indicated. This solicitation is 50% Partial Small Business Set Aside. See
FAR 52.219-7 Notice of Partial Small Business Set Aside. NAICS Code 311615 with
size standard of 1,250 employees and below applies to this solicitation. This
solicitation also has a 10% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set
aside. Capacity must be entered in full truckloads and the number of stops will be
limited to a maximum of three. The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Kevin
Day ([email protected]) and the Contracting Officer is Carrie Meyers
([email protected]). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation
should be addressed to the specialist first. For a new -to-USDA contractor and
existing contractors bidding on new products, a probationary period will be
implemented in which awards are limited to 10 truckloads per product. Contractor
must demonstrate successful delivery of at least five (5) truckloads of product to
be removed from probationary status on future solicitations.

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For the purposes of this rule, successful delivery is defined as product delivered
on-time and in acceptable condition according to the terms and conditions of the
contract. Any delivery problems directly attributable to the Government will not
be held against the contractor.
Information Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0520
Bid invitation number: 2000010221
This solicitation may show multiple stops on some line items; however, the
number of stops will be limited to a maximum of three. To determine the number
of destinations, review the "Tendering Text" for the lot, which will indicate the city
and state for each stop. Bidders may submit different prices for each stop.
However, a price is required on all line items within the lot. For offshore
destinations (Puerto Rico, Hawaii, etc.), offerors have the option to choose to
enter their bids direct to the offshore destination or to the port. Offshore
destination ports: Guam (O-LA; Los Angeles, CA), Hawaii (O-LA; Los Angeles, CA),
Puerto Rico (O-JACK; Jacksonville, FL) and Virgin Islands (O-PEVE; Port Everglades,
FL). Purchases will be made on an f.o.b. destination basis to cities on this
solicitation. Destination quantities listed are estimates and subject to adjustment
based on offerings, changes in recipient needs, market conditions, and program
operations. The Government reserves the right to reject, in total or in part,
manufacturers lots, sub-lots, production dates or the like when non-conforming
product is identified. Offerors who intend to use more than one processing plant
and shipping point for contracts awarded under this solicitation, other than the
processing plant and shipping point entered in their bids, must submit a list of
their approved processing plants and shipping points on a separate sheet of paper
to be uploaded in WBSCM, and to be submitted with their bids. Offerors are
cautioned to bid only quantities they can reasonably expect to produce and
deliver. All prime vendors are reminded that they are prohibited from
subcontracting with companies or individuals that have been suspended or
debarred. Offers must be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain
Management System (WBSCM). Offers submitted by any means other than
WBSCM will be deemed nonresponsive. Offerors must be active in WBSCM and
have the required bidder roles in order to submit offers under this solicitation.
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Once connected, follow the online procedures. Inquiries about the Master
Solicitation dated February 2024, FPPS for Chicken Fajita Strips, Fully Cooked,
Frozen dated March 2023; Supplement for Chicken Products Distributed for
Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs dated August 2022 or this
Solicitation should be directed to the Contracting Officer; USDA, AMS, Commodity
Procurement Program, Proteins, Grains, and Oilseeds Procurement Division; 1400
Independence Avenue, S.W. S-0239; Washington, D.C. 20250-0239. Telephone:
(202) 720-4517.
The USDA prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and
applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age,
disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political
beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part
of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or
protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity
conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all
programs or employment activities.) To file a complaint of discrimination, write:
USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Adjudication,
1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (866)632-9992.
(800) 877-8339 (Local or Federal relay), (866) 377-8642 (Relay voice users). See
attached documents: 1. MSCP-D (02-13-2024) 2. FPPS Chicken Fajita Strips March
2023 3. Supplement for Chicken Products August 2022 4. IDIQ 2024
Chicken Fajita Tendering Text Attributes: OFFEROR CERTIFIES THAT THE OFFER IS
MADE SUBJECT TO THE MASTER SOLICITATION; COMMODITY SUPPLEMENT
AND/OR SPECIFICATION(S); THIS SOLICITATION; THE AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION
REGULATIONS (AGAR) AND THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (FAR).
Timely performance: Offeror and any subcontractor have completed required
performance of any USDA contract prior to this bid opening. Permitted values: -
Have been delivered - Have not been delivered - Have not been delivered, but the
Offeror has notified the Contracting Officer - There are no existing contracts or
purchase orders OFFEROR REQUESTS HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS PRICE
EVALUATION PREFERENCE. APPLIES ONLY TO FIRMS CERTIFIED IN THE SMALL
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION#S HUBZONE PROGRAM (FAR SUBPART 19.13).
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OFFEROR MUST BE THE MANUFACTURER/PRODUCER OF THE PRODUCT TO
RECEIVE A PRICE PREFERENCE.
Furnish name, title, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address of person
submitting this bid (must be an officer of the company or a person authorized to
execute contracts/purchase orders on behalf of the bidder).
IS THE OFFEROR AN ENTITY THAT HAS FILED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION IN ONE
OF THE FIFTY STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, OR THE VARIOUS TERRITORIES
OF THE UNITED STATES? ANSWER: Yes.
YOU MUST ANSWER THE NEXT 3 QUESTIONS IF THE ANSWER FOR THIS QUESTION
IS YES. The Answer is Yes.
HAS THE OFFEROR BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY CRIMINAL VIOLATION UNDER
FEDERAL OR STATE LAW IN THE 24 MONTHS PRECEDING THE DATE OF OFFER?
ANSWER: No
HAS THE OFFEROR HAD ANY OFFICER OR AGENT OF OFFEROR CONVICTED OF A
FELONY CRIMINAL VIOLATION FOR ACTIONS TAKEN ON BEHALF OF OFFEROR
UNDER FEDERAL OR STATE LAW IN THE 24 MONTHS PRECEDING THE DATE OF
OFFER?
ANSWER: No
SOLICITATION Master/Shortfall Invitation.
DOES THE OFFEROR HAVE ANY UNPAID FEDERAL TAX LIABILITY ASSESSED, WHICH
ALL JUDICIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED/LAPSED,
THAT IS NOT BEING PAID IN A TIMELY MANNER PURSUANT TO AGREEMENT WITH
THE AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTING IT?
ANSWER: No

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Offeror has reviewed the List of Required Products for GS1 Global Data
Synchronization Network (GDSN) Reporting located at:
https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/GS1_GDSN_ListofRequiredPr
oducts.xlsx. Offeror certifies that complete and accurate product information will
be submitted to GS1 GDSN no later 20 days after contract award, if the awarded
contract includes item(s) from the List of Required Products for GS1 GDSN
reporting. Offeror certifies that the information submitted in GS1 GDSN will be
kept up-to-date (to reflect changes in product attributes, such as changes to the
ingredient or allergen statement) until the end of the contract period. OFFEROR
CERTIFIES THAT A FOOD DEFENSE PLAN EXISTS FOR ALL PLANTS AND SHIPPING
POINTS PRIOR TO BID OPENING Bid invitation Item details Item Material
Description Quantity 10 CHICKEN, COOKED 20 100117 CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS
CTN-30 LB 7,644,000.00 0 LB
Total Quantity for CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB Bid Total: 7,644,000. lbs
Total Quantity for Invitation 7,644,000. pounds
Price Quotation: $ 6.35 per Pound/Delivered. Total Bid Amount: $ 48,539,400.00
Payment terms shall be Net 30 Days from date of receipt/delivery of product.
Product Details Listed Below. We hereby submit our Bid/Quotation. Thank you
Invitation From: Adele L. Jackson Croal, Contracting Officer, Commodities
Procurement Program. United States Department of Agriculture.
ACCEPTANCE
On Behalf Of: ADA Approved Contractors LLC.

Authorized Signature: _______________________________ Date: ____________

Norman King, President/Director
ADA Approved Contractors LLC. 123 Main Street, Wilmington, DE 19701
Telephone: +52 (322) 134-5247 Email: [email protected]
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Product Description:

Tyson Fully Cooked Spicy Fajita

Chicken Strips, 30 lbs per Carton
PRODUCT CODE: 10035220928

GTIN CODE: 00023700057594

Storage Method

Frozen

Cook Method

Bake

Convection

Microwave

Serving suggestions

Serve in a tortilla, in a wrap, on a pizza, or as a salad topping, with guacamole or

sour cream or use as the meat ingredient in many healthy menu applications.

Storage

SHELF LIFE STORAGE TEMP MAX TEMP MIN

365 Days Frozen 0 °F 0 °F

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Preparation

Bake: Appliances vary, adjust accordingly. Conventional Oven 25-30

minutes at 350°F from frozen.

Convection: Appliances vary, adjust accordingly. Convection Oven 5-8

minutes in a single layer at 400°F from frozen.

Microwave: Appliances vary, adjust accordingly. Microwave Oven 3 1/2

to 4 minutes on HIGH power from frozen; hold 1 minute.

More about this item

Add a versatile menu option with Tyson Fully Cooked Fajita Chicken Strips.
Made with No Artificial Colors or Flavors & No Preservatives. This
commodity product will extend your dollars further and provide you with a
delicious lunch menu option. It’s great for dinner or snacks too.

 Made with No Artificial Colors or Flavors & No Preservatives.

 Great tasting strips that provide menu versatility for multiple
applications with minimal labor and equipment.
 Mild fajita seasoning allows for a variety of flavors that kids love.

Ingredients

Boneless, skinless chicken, water, contains 2% or less of the following:

dehydrated garlic, dehydrated onion, dextrose, garlic powder, isolated soy
protein, maltodextrin, modified food starch, natural flavor, onion powder,
salt, spices, vinegar, yeast extract.
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Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Container: 160

Serving Size: 84 grams

Amounts Per Serving

Calories, 130

Daily Value % *

Total Fat, 7 grams 9%

Saturated Fat, 2 grams 10%

Trans Fat, 0 grams

Polyunsaturated Fat, 1.5 grams

Monounsaturated Fat, 2.5 grams

Cholesterol, 80 mg 27%

Sodium, 330 mg 14%

Total Carbohydrate, 2grams 1%

Dietary Fiber, 0 grams 0%

Total Sugars, 0 grams

Includes 0 grams of Added Sugars 0%

Protein, 16 grams 32%

Vitamin D, 0 mcg 0%

Calcium. 10 mg 0%

Iron. 0.4 mg 2%
Potassium. 230 mg 4% Page 13 / 16

Child Nutrition Statement: One 2.80 oz. portion of fully cooked,

seasoned, grilled, boneless, skinless chicken strips provides 2.00 oz. equivalent
meat/meat alternate for the Child Nutrition Meal Pattern Requirements.

More about Tyson Spicy Chicken

Fajitas
Bring the excitement of sizzling hot fajitas to the menu with
Tysons Fully Cooked Grilled Fajita Chicken Breast Strips. Our
chicken strips have been cut from tender breast and rib meat and
pepper seasoned for a rich, grilled chicken flavor. Boneless and
skinless, our strips come fully cooked and conveniently sliced for
a wide variety of menu applications, including fajitas, a pasta
ingredient, and pizza or salad toppers. Stored frozen at 0°F, our
chicken strips have a shelf life of 365 days. Simply bake or
microwave for any appetizer, center-of-plate or a-la-carte item.
Includes one case of Fully Cooked Grilled Chicken Breast Strips.
Tysons chicken offers consistency and quality in a unique form
with several new trendy flavors.

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CHICKEN FAJITA PRODUCTS, SOLICITATION NO: 2000010221 WBSCM

NO: 12-3J14-24-B-0520

NOTES: The Price Quoted herein includes all delivery costs. Tyson Foods
is a Multi-National Company and has a well-established distribution
network with numerous production facilities and warehouses. The supplier
already has established transportation routes in existence for the
distribution of their products and will not be affected by any additional
transportation costs. Therefore, the Price Quoted includes All Delivery
Costs.

About the Supplier: Tyson Foods is an American Multinational Corporation

based in Springdale, Arkansas that operates in the food and meat
processing industry. Tyson Foods is a Multi-Billion Dollar Company and is
the world's second-largest processor and marketer of chicken, beef, and
pork products.

Packaging information

MASTER CASE

Gross Weight 31.6453 lbs

Net Weight 30 lbs

Cube 1.4388 ft3

Length 17 in

Height
11.25 in

Width 13 in

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CAPABILITY STATEMENT: Tyson Foods is an American Multinational

Corporation based in Springdale, Arkansas that operates in the food and
meat processing industry. Tyson Foods is a Multi-Billion Dollar Company
and is the world's second-largest processor and marketer of chicken, beef,
and pork products.

Today's Tyson Foods

We built our name on providing generations of families with wholesome,

great-tasting chicken. But today’s Tyson Foods is so much more. As values
and behaviors around food have changed, so have we. Today, we’re
innovators uniquely positioned to reshape what it means to feed our world.
Today, we not only have the fastest-growing portfolio of protein-centric
brands, but we also offer greater transparency in everything we do. We’re
committed to giving back. Whether it’s hunger relief or disaster relief or
simply investing in the people and causes we believe in, we want to help.

Tyson Foods-Our Commitment to Quality:

Tyson Foods emphasizes its commitment to sustainability, diversity, equity, and

inclusion, and innovation in food quality and safety. They focus on creating a food
system that is more sustainable and equitable for current and future generations,
supporting diverse talent, and driving product responsibility from farm to table.

PRICE QUOTES: The Price Quoted herein includes all delivery costs.
Tyson Foods is a Multi-National Company and has a well-established
distribution network with numerous production facilities and warehouses.
The supplier already has established transportation routes in existence for
the distribution of their products and will not be affected by any additional
transportation costs. Therefore, the Price Quoted includes All Delivery
Costs.

Respectfully Submitted By: _______________________Date: __________

Norman King, President/Director

ADA Approved Contractors LLC. 123 Main Street, Wilmington, DE 19701
Telephone: +52 (322) 134-5247 Email: [email protected]
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