Prime vendor for groceries, meat, cheese, and other food, beverage, and related supply products

The University of Wisconsin System Administration is seeking a prime vendor for groceries, meat, cheese, and related food and beverage supply products to serve multiple participating campuses including University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, UW-Platteville, UW-Stevens Point, and UW-Stout. This procurement opportunity requires vendors to submit comprehensive proposals through the online ShopUW+ procurement system via https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent by the December 16, 2025 due date. Potential vendors must navigate the Jaggaer Supplier Portal and can receive technical support by calling 1-800-233-1121 or submitting a support ticket through the designated supplier support webpage. The solicitation appears to be seeking a comprehensive food distribution partner capable of providing a wide range of food and related supply products to support dining and food service operations across multiple university campuses. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate extensive product catalogs, reliable distribution capabilities, competitive pricing structures, and the ability to meet the diverse nutritional and logistical needs of university dining systems.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, vendors should anticipate potential requirements for diverse business participation or vendor qualifications. The procurement appears to be a state-level contract that may involve standard competitive bidding processes typical of public higher education procurement. Technical integration capabilities with existing University of Wisconsin procurement systems will likely be a critical evaluation criterion. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate robust technological infrastructure, electronic ordering capabilities, and compatibility with ShopUW+ procurement platforms. Although specific budget ranges are not disclosed, multi-campus food service contracts for higher education institutions typically represent significant annual procurement values, potentially ranging from several hundred thousand to multiple million dollars depending on total campus dining requirements and service scope.