Virginia's eProcurement Marketplace #RFP 127860

Virginia-Grown Farm-to-School Products and Distribution Services for School Divisions

Staunton City Public Schools, as lead agency for the Blue Ridge Buying Group (BRBG), is seeking proposals for Virginia-grown farm-to-school products and related distribution services. - Government Buyer: - Staunton City Public Schools (lead agency for BRBG) - Multiple participating school divisions in Virginia - Vendors Sought: - Farms, producer cooperatives, food hubs, aggregators, processors, and distributors - No specific OEMs or named vendors - Products/Services Requested: - Virginia-grown agricultural products (fresh and processed) - Distribution and logistics services to deliver products to schools - Notable Requirements: - All agricultural products must be grown within Virginia - Open to a wide range of supplier types, including cooperatives and aggregators - Emphasis on supporting local agriculture and providing healthy food options for school programs

Description

The Blue Ridge Buying Group (BRBG), through Staunton City Schools acting as Lead Agency, is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified farms, producer cooperatives, food hubs, aggregators, processors, and distributors. The purpose is to supply Virginia-grown agricultural products and associated distribution services to participating BRBG school divisions. The solicitation is open and includes an optional pre-bid/proposal conference or site visit as detailed in the solicitation documents.

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