Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #NS26-156

Utah Statewide Bulk Frozen and Cooler Food Products Contract RFP

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing is seeking proposals for a five-year statewide cooperative contract to supply bulk frozen and cooler food products to a wide range of eligible users. - Government Buyer: - State of Utah Division of Purchasing - Eligible users include state agencies, institutions, political subdivisions (colleges, school districts, counties, cities), and authorized nonprofits - OEMs and Brands Highlighted: - Fernandos, Advance, Chicago, Tony's, Flavor Pak, Westpac, Koch, Sara Lee, Packer, Pillsbury, Chef's Corner, Prairie Creek, Kanab, Villa Frizzoni, Hilltop Hearth, Dole, Manuels, Tasty, Richs, Armanino - Products Requested: - Wide variety of frozen and refrigerated foods, including: - Deli meats, prepared proteins, plant-based substitutes - Pre-cut vegetables and produce - Refrigerated beverages, poultry, beef, pork, seafood - Bakery items, prepared meals, entrees, desserts - Specific market basket items with quantities (e.g., 96 cases of Fernandos bean & cheese burritos, 144 cases of Advance grilled steak patties, 72 cases of Tony's cheese pizza, etc.) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Products must meet USDA Grade A standards and comply with National School Lunch Program and breakfast meal pattern requirements - Preference for locally sourced products when available - Facilities must be FDA-registered and GFSI-certified - Vendors must maintain cold chain integrity, provide recall procedures, and ensure proper allergen labeling - Delivery is F.O.B. destination with strict temperature and packaging requirements - Online ordering required; maximum minimum order of $600, no minimum case count - Pricing guaranteed for three months; catalog or cost sheet submission required - 0.75% administrative fee and quarterly usage reporting - Multiple awards possible based on technical and cost evaluation

Description

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to establish a contract for bulk order purchasing of frozen and cooler food products. The contract aims to serve various eligible users including state government departments, institutions, agencies, political subdivisions, and nonprofit organizations authorized by Utah law. The contract term is five years with a pricing guarantee for three months and includes an administrative fee of 0.75%. The procurement process involves a technical evaluation with a minimum score requirement to proceed to cost evaluation, and multiple awards may be made based on meeting the scoring thresholds.

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