Statewide food items not available from other mandatory state term contracts

The Ohio Mandatory Use Contract RSI021494 is a state-level Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) designed to provide comprehensive food procurement services for various state agencies and institutions. The contract enables authorized entities, including the Department of Youth Services, Department of Developmental Disabilities, Ohio State School for the Blind, Ohio School for the Deaf, Ohio Veterans Homes, and Eastern Ohio Correctional Center, to purchase food items with a specific focus on fresh produce and reduced salt products. The IDV covers four primary product categories: Dry Storage, Refrigerated, Meat, and Frozen, with a structured pricing model featuring a fixed markup percentage of 4.75% across these categories.

SYSCO Cleveland Inc. has been awarded this competitive selection contract by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services, with a performance period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2028. The contract allows for potential renewal and extension up to 36 months by mutual agreement. Key contract requirements include maintaining a 97% or better fill rate, providing an electronic ordering system, and paying a quarterly revenue share of 0.75% to the state. Minimum order value is set at $500, with a guaranteed delivery window of seven days from order placement. The contract is available to state agencies, state higher education institutions, and registered members of the Cooperative Purchasing Program, providing a streamlined procurement solution for food-related needs across Ohio's public sector.