Multi-agency dairy products

The Competitive Selection ITB034526 provides a comprehensive supply of dairy products and eggs to support the nutritional needs of Ohio's state facilities and institutions. Available products include Grade A milk in multiple classifications (whole, reduced fat, low fat, and skim) in both flavored and unflavored varieties, lactose-free milk, eggs, egg nog, cottage cheese, sour cream, yogurt, and ice cream. The contract specifies stringent delivery timeframes, with milk deliveries required within three calendar days of order receipt and non-milk products within seven calendar days. All products must meet USDA, Food and Drug Administration, and Ohio Department of Agriculture standards, with milk maintaining a minimum shelf life of nine calendar days from delivery to expiration. The contract is designated for mandatory use by the Department of Developmental Disabilities, Department of Veterans Services, Department of Youth Services, and Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services, supporting eight participating facilities across the state.

Toft Dairy Inc. serves as the prime contractor under this master agreement administered by the State of Ohio Department of Administrative Services, Office of Procurement Services. The contract type is Competitive Selection, effective March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2029, covering the entire state of Ohio. Pricing for milk products is subject to monthly adjustment based on USDA pricing factors for the Mideast Marketing Area, Federal Order No. 33, while non-milk item prices remain fixed for the initial 12-month period with potential increases thereafter supported by documented cost justification. The contract includes provisions for one-month renewal at the contracting agency's discretion, with mutual renewals permitted not to exceed 24 months cumulatively unless additional renewal is deemed necessary.