Minnesota Supplier Systems #G0210-2000018877

Minnesota USDA Donated Foods warehousing and distribution services

Minnesota is seeking contractors to manage storage and distribution of USDA Donated Foods for eligible nutrition-program sponsors. - Government buyer: State of Minnesota; Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Nutrition Program Services (NPS); Office of State Procurement (OSP). - Requested service: Receive and inspect shipments, store and safeguard food, track inventory, and deliver orders to approved sponsors across Minnesota. - Food categories and pricing: Dry, refrigerated, and frozen foods. Proposals must price all three categories in each county offered; coverage may be limited to selected counties. Pricing includes per-case monthly storage and in/out handling. - Operational requirements: Suitable warehouse facilities, equipment, staffing, temperature-controlled storage and transport, shipment handling, inventory reporting, delivery capability, and customer service. - Volume and value: No guaranteed quantities. The estimated value of USDA food allocations for the 2027–2028 school year is $15 million; this is not the value of the services contract. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or commercial vendors are named. No food products, product part numbers, or equipment purchases are specified. - Performance period: Services are planned to begin with the 2027–2028 school year. The anticipated initial term runs from early 2027 to mid-2028, with possible extensions of up to 48 months.

Description

The Minnesota Department of Education, Nutrition Program Services, is seeking proposals for warehousing, inventory management, and distribution of USDA Donated Foods for eligible recipient agencies throughout Minnesota. The contractor will receive, inspect, store, safeguard, manage inventory, and distribute the foods under the National School Lunch Program and other USDA nutrition programs. Responses must be submitted through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by November 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time; email and paper responses are not accepted. The anticipated contract term is January 2027 through June 2028, with an option to extend up to 48 additional months, and services are intended to begin in the 2027–2028 school year.

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