# Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #USBE-JB26254-RFP

Utah State Board of Education seeks local beef and tree fruit producers for cooperative school food contracts.

**Posted:** September 25, 2026
**Respond By:** October 16, 2026
**Identifier:** USBE-JB26254-RFP
**NAICS:** 311615, 111331, 111339

Utah school districts, through the Utah State Board of Education (USBE), are seeking to establish cooperative contracts with qualified Utah small local producers for school food programs.
- Government Buyer:
  - Utah State Board of Education (USBE), representing Utah School Food Authorities (SFAs)
- Products Requested:
  - Locally produced raw ground beef (chubs and pre-formed patties)
  - Fresh whole tree fruit (apples, peaches, pears, cherries)
  - Frozen sliced/diced tree fruit
  - Dried tree fruit
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all qualified Utah local producers
- Quantities and Part Numbers:
  - No fixed quantities or part numbers; orders placed directly by schools as needed
- Unique Requirements:
  - Products must be grown or processed within 400 miles of specified Utah cities
  - Multiple contracts may be awarded in each category to all offerors meeting minimum evaluation criteria
  - Trade names or equivalents accepted; samples may be required
  - No guaranteed purchase volume or contract value
  - Detailed requirements for business qualifications, legal compliance, and technical capabilities
- Contract Structure:
  - One-year contract duration with possible early termination
  - Cooperative contracts allow direct ordering by Utah schools

### Description

This RFP aims to establish cooperative contracts with qualified Utah small local beef and tree fruit producers to supply Utah School Food Authorities (SFAs) with locally produced products. Multiple contract awards are anticipated across categories including raw ground beef (chubs and pre-formed patties), fresh whole tree fruit, frozen sliced/diced tree fruit, and dried tree fruit. Contracts will last one year with possible termination as per Utah State Terms, and cooperative contracts will allow SFAs to order directly from vendors without guaranteed purchase volumes. The evaluation will consider cost proposals separately per category, and submission of pricing is optional for categories not desired.

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