MSDB Food 2024 - 2025 School Year

The Montana School for the Deaf & Blind (MSDB), located in Great Falls, Montana, is seeking food procurement bids for the 2024-2025 school year through a limited solicitation (Bid Number SDB-LimtSol-2024-0033LS). The procurement covers seven distinct food product categories: bakery, canned & frozen, dairy, dry foods, gluten-free foods, meats, and miscellaneous condiments and beverages. Vendors may bid on one or multiple product groups, with specific requirements including brand preferences, precise packaging sizes, quantities, and quality standards. The solicitation allows for multiple vendors to potentially be awarded contracts across different food categories, with detailed specifications for each product line. The bidding period is open from April 29, 2024, at 10:00 AM MDT to May 13, 2024, at 2:00 PM MDT, with a net 30-day payment term. Potential bidders must carefully review the extensive product listings, which include specific brand requirements such as Krusteaz for cake mixes and Betty Crocker for gluten-free products. The primary contact for this solicitation is Lauren Spatzierath, reachable at Lauren.Spatzierath@mt.gov or +1 406-444-0118.

While the solicitation documents do not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific restrictions on bidding organizations, the procurement appears open to qualified food suppliers who can meet the detailed product specifications. The bid quantities are noted as approximations, which means no specific purchase volume is guaranteed. The solicitation covers Cascade County and is specifically for the Montana School for the Deaf & Blind, suggesting the contract will support the nutritional needs of the school's student population. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the food categories implies a potentially significant contract value. The ability for vendors to bid on multiple product groups offers flexibility for both the school and potential suppliers. Interested vendors should carefully review the complete solicitation document to understand the precise requirements, brand preferences, and product specifications across the seven food categories.