Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #NS26-130

Athenian eAcademy Solicits Shelf-Stable Meal Components for Summer Program

Athenian eAcademy is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to supply shelf-stable, individually packaged food components for its non-congregate summer meal program supporting approximately 140,000 meals. - Government Buyer: - Athenian eAcademy (School Food Authority, SFA), Utah - Products/Services Requested: - Shelf-stable nut or seed butters (individually packaged) - Hummus (approx. 4.5 oz portions) - Bean-based dips (approx. 4.5 oz portions) - Roasted sunflower seeds or similar seed-based protein items - Legume-based snack products (e.g., fava beans in various flavors) - Shelf-stable yogurt products (e.g., strawberry, vanilla) - Crackers (including flavored and whole grain varieties) - Snack-style grain items - Fruit crisps and grain-based snacks - Shelf-stable smoothies or drinkable fruit-based products - Shelf-stable fruit cups - Requirements: - All items must be shelf-stable, individually packaged, and meet USDA Child Nutrition Program requirements - Products must include CN labels or Product Formulation Statements as applicable - Vendors must provide firm, fixed pricing at case, pallet, or truckload levels - Ability to deliver to a central warehouse and up to four direct shipment sites, with manual unloading and liftgate service as needed - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Estimated contract covers a one-time purchase for the 2026 summer program, with up to four annual renewal options based on performance and need

Description

Athenian eAcademy is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to supply shelf-stable, individually packaged food items for a non-congregate summer meal program. The procurement involves a one-time, large-volume purchase to support summer meal distribution during June and July, including truckload and pallet-level quantities. Products requested include protein/meat alternate items, dairy/dairy alternate, grain items, combination/snack items, and shelf-stable beverages and fruit items, all meeting USDA Child Nutrition Program requirements. Vendors must provide firm pricing, delivery options, and demonstrate the ability to meet product and delivery specifications. The contract term is for the 2026 summer meal program with possible renewals.

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