# Kent State University At Kent Kentuniversity #RFP #2052

Kent State University bakery products supply solicitation

**Posted:** October 26, 2026
**Respond By:** November 13, 2026
**Identifier:** RFP #2052
**NAICS:** 424410, 311812

Kent State University is seeking a supplier for fresh bread and bakery products across its campus food operations.
- **Government buyer:** Kent State University, Procurement Department, for the University Culinary Services Department.
- **Products requested:** Fresh sandwich breads, hamburger and hot dog buns, rolls, bagels, and other bakery products. Specific product models, part numbers, and quantities are not provided.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No bakery OEMs or suppliers are named. Jamix is mentioned as a possible system for electronic data interchange (EDI) integration.
- **Supplier requirements:** Provide dependable delivery, competitive itemized pricing, product variety and dietary information, food safety and traceability, account and ordering support, reporting, and transition assistance. Proposed services may include product rotation and bread rack service, as well as managing shortages, substitutions, returns, and credits.
- **Delivery scope:** Support University Culinary Services at regional campuses and residential, retail, catering, and other campus food operations.
- **Contract term:** Three-year initial term with up to two mutually agreed one-year renewals, for a maximum of five years.

### Description

Kent State University is seeking proposals to select a bread and bakery products vendor for its University Culinary Services Department. Proposals must be submitted electronically through DynamicForms by November 13, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern; late proposals will be rejected. The RFP indicates that the University may reject proposals, make partial awards, waive informalities, or request new proposals. The new contract is scheduled to begin January 1, 2027.

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