Jpmc sourcewell RFP 120326 food products and distribution for school food authorities with related

Sourcewell is soliciting proposals for food products, distribution services, and related supplies for school food authorities across multiple states including Illinois under RFP 120326, with proposals due December 3, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. CST. This is a cooperative purchasing vehicle; vendors must register with the Illinois Procurement Gateway and BidBuy prior to contract execution.

Vendors may be required to meet Illinois Business Enterprise Program goals and contracting targets with Illinois small businesses as specified under state statute. The maximum contract term does not exceed ten years including the initial period and any extensions or amendments.

The solicitation encompasses food products, related supplies, and services necessary to support school meal programs. Specific details regarding site visits, pre-bid meetings, award dates, contract terms, renewal options, pricing structures, incumbent vendors, and budget allocations are contained within the complete RFP documentation available through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal at https://osp.admin.mn.gov/GS-auto.

All participating agreements are contingent upon appropriated fund availability; the State of Illinois reserves the right to terminate or suspend agreements without penalty if the Illinois General Assembly fails to appropriate sufficient funds or if the Governor reduces agency funding. All claims against the State must be filed exclusively with the Illinois Court of Claims. The State does not waive sovereign immunity and will not enter into binding arbitration to resolve disputes. All related public records remain subject to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.