Notice of Award and Synopsis for RFP # 250000003011

The Department of Technology, Management, & Budget's Procurement office on behalf of the Michigan Department of Corrections has issued a Notice of Award and Synopsis for RFP No. 250000003011 for food and food service products to support operational needs across MDOC facilities, with a proposal evaluation completed and award recommendation posted June 15, 2026.

Sun Valley Foods Company (Detroit, Michigan) has been recommended for award with a total technical score of 87 out of 100 points, compared to GoodSource Solutions, Inc. (Carlsbale, California) with 86 out of 100 points. The award is pending State Administrative Board approval. The contract value is $150 million with a three-year initial term and up to seven renewal options.

The scope encompasses supply of all 15 required food product categories across 26 MDOC facilities. Sun Valley's capacity to supply the full range of products was a determining factor; GoodSource could provide only one category (Baked Goods at $977,966.51).

A Joint Evaluation Committee applied weighted technical criteria: product specifications (30 points), service quality and consistency (30 points), ordering and delivery (30 points), staffing (5 points), and vendor questions (5 points). Sun Valley demonstrated superior value through Michigan-based presence, comprehensive inventory controls, delivery protocols, and alignment with MDOC priorities for product quality and menu consistency. Both bidders identified deficiencies in system integration details, reporting processes, and emergency service procedures; Sun Valley's more robust and responsive proposal offset these gaps.

The RFP was posted December 8, 2025, with a mandatory preproposal meeting on December 18, 2025, via Teams and a proposal due date of January 29, 2026.