South Dakota Posting Board #26RFP20643

Process USDA bulk pork into six fully cooked products for South Dakota schools

South Dakota is seeking a processor to turn USDA-supplied bulk pork into ready-to-serve products for school meals. - Government buyer: State of South Dakota, Department of Education, Division of Child and Adult Nutrition Services. Rochelle Kenzy is identified as the buyer contact. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, brands, or processing vendors are named in the provided materials. - Requested service: Process USDA commodity 100193 Bulk Pork into six fully cooked products for South Dakota schools. The anticipated supply is approximately 1–2 truckloads per school year; processing quantities are not guaranteed. - 2-ounce BBQ pork rib patties, reduced-sodium pork meatballs, and pork taco filling. - 1-ounce pork sausage links, Southern-flavor sausage patties, and pork sausage gravy. - Each product must meet the applicable Child Nutrition meal-pattern contribution requirements. - Key requirements: USDA inspection; HACCP and quality controls; CN labels and cooking instructions; compliant packaging; taste-test samples; and storage and delivery to a contracted warehouse. Finished products may be produced no sooner than 45 days before delivery and must be delivered within 30 days after an order. Processing fees are priced per case and must include transportation to the warehouse. - Term: One-year initial term, with up to four additional one-year renewals by mutual agreement.

Description

The South Dakota Department of Education’s Division of Child and Adult Nutrition Services seeks a qualified vendor to process USDA material 100193 Bulk Pork into usable form for South Dakota schools. The work is further specified in Section 2 of the RFP. Proposals must include supporting documentation of the vendor’s qualifications and experience and are due December 14, 2026, by 5:00 PM CT.

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