Food Products

The North Dakota Commercial Food Products state-wide contract (SC 053) provides a comprehensive procurement solution for food products across multiple state and local government entities. The vehicle covers a wide range of food service items including bakery ingredients, bottled beverages, canned goods, dairy, frozen foods, meats, fruits, and vegetables. Designed for cooperative purchasing, the contract enables state agencies, higher education institutions, counties, cities, townships, public schools, nonprofit organizations, tribal agencies, and transportation providers to procure high-quality food products that meet USDA and U.S. Department of Education standards. The contract emphasizes flexible ordering, with agencies able to input orders up to twelve hours before delivery and request special menu items as needed, while ensuring temperature-controlled transportation and strict product quality protocols.

The contract was awarded to US Foods, Inc. as the primary vendor and was initially established on January 1, 2021, with a base contract period of 12 months. Through multiple amendments, the contract has been extended to December 31, 2025, with a total of four potential 12-month renewal options. The contract is structured as a cost-plus fixed markup program, allowing agencies to purchase food products at competitive prices. Geographic coverage spans North Dakota, with delivery F.O.B. Destination to various state locations, including the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, State Hospital, James River Correctional Facility, Veterans Nursing Home, and other governmental and educational institutions. While specific total contract value was not disclosed, the vehicle provides a strategic procurement mechanism for food product acquisition across North Dakota's public sector.