Fluid Milk and Dairy Products for UW-Platteville

The Fluid Milk and Dairy Products multi-award vehicle for UW-Platteville provides a comprehensive procurement solution for dairy and dairy-related products across the university's dining services. The contract covers a wide range of fluid milk products, including whole, 2%, 1%, and skim milk, as well as chocolate and strawberry flavored milk variants. Additionally, the vehicle encompasses other dairy items such as buttermilk, sour cream, cottage cheese, and dips, to be delivered to three primary campus locations: Greenwood Avenue Market, Bridgeway Commons, and Pioneer Student Center Kitchen.

Contracted through UW-SHARED SERVICES and awarded on December 2, 2018, this Wisconsin state-wide contract was initially established for the period from November 1, 2018, through August 31, 2019, with the option of four potential one-year renewals. The contract utilizes a dynamic pricing model linked to Central Milk Producers Cooperative (CMPC) prices for Class I and Class II dairy products, with monthly price adjustments reflecting commodity market fluctuations. A notable feature of the contract is the 5% bid preference for minority business enterprises (MBEs) and the requirement for contractors to provide six modern dispensing units. The vehicle is specifically designed to serve the University of Wisconsin-Platteville's dining services, with award criteria focused on identifying the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements.