WR 967-38-100118 Processing of USDA Donated Foods

The state of Michigan, specifically Wayne County and West Branch City, is seeking proposals for the processing of USDA donated foods through a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the MOR Consortium, which represents 117 school districts and agencies. The procurement opportunity, identified as WR 967-38-100118, is focused on securing food processing services for the 2019-2020 school year, with Van Eerden Foodservice Company designated as the distributor. Vendors must provide comprehensive technical responses detailing product specifications, including case weights, serving sizes, meal pattern contributions, USDA material codes, and pricing structures. The evaluation criteria will consider multiple factors beyond price, such as member and student taste preferences, delivery conditions, food processing factors, and overall proposal completeness. Key deadlines include a proposal submission due date of February 4, 2019, at 10:00 AM EST, with the contract period running from July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020, and potential options for four additional one-year renewals.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors are required to pay a mandatory 1% administrative fee on all sales, remitted quarterly within 30 days of each quarter's end. The consortium is qualified for over $6.5 million in USDA entitlements, and the contract allows for cooperative purchasing by school districts and governmental agencies statewide through a "piggyback" provision. Pricing must remain fixed for the contract period, with potential market-based adjustments of 6% or more supported by independent market reports. While no incumbent vendors are specifically mentioned, the procurement documents indicate a comprehensive approach to food service procurement that emphasizes transparency, detailed product information, and flexible purchasing options for educational institutions.