USDA Foods Distribution RFP

The Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to secure a contractor for the delivery of federal USDA Foods to local school food authorities throughout the state. The multi-year contract, with an initial one-year term and up to six optional one-year renewals, will require the selected vendor to deliver an estimated 90,000 units of USDA Foods per year. The RFP outlines detailed requirements, including a comprehensive list of the available USDA Foods items, their packaging and pricing information, and delivery expectations. Interested offerors must review and accept the scope of work, their own qualifications, and cost proposal requirements to be considered. The RFP also includes instructions for submitting confidential information and certifying compliance with non-discrimination policies. Offerors who certify compliance with Executive Order No. 12-2016 on Equal Pay for Montana Women will receive a 5% bonus on their total score. The RFP response deadline is October 9, 2024 at 2:00 PM MDT.

The RFP does not specify any set-asides or incumbent information, and details on funding sources are not provided. Interested parties should review the full RFP document for additional details on submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and other key terms and conditions. The RFP does not indicate a specific award value or budget range, but the comprehensive list of USDA Foods items and estimated annual volume provide a basis for offerors to develop their pricing proposals for this statewide food distribution contract opportunity.