# Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #NS27-124

Utah statewide contract for fresh cage-free Grade AA shell eggs

**Posted:** November 10, 2026
**Respond By:** December 03, 2026
**Identifier:** NS27-124
**NAICS:** 424440

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing is seeking suppliers for a statewide contract to provide fresh, cage-free Grade AA shell eggs.
- **Buyer and users:** State of Utah Division of Purchasing; eligible users include state agencies, public institutions, local governments, nonprofits, and federal agencies.
- **Products:** Medium, Large, and Extra Large eggs, all 100% cage-free and US Grade AA. Minimum weight per dozen is 21 ounces for Medium, 24 ounces for Large, and 27 ounces for Extra Large.
- **Pack sizes and pricing:** Bids must price 15-dozen and 30-dozen cases for each size. The 15-dozen prices are evaluated; 30-dozen prices are included in the contract. These are pack sizes, not guaranteed order quantities. Pricing is adjusted against the Urner Barry–South Central Spot Market benchmark, now called Expana Markets. “RME” and sample prices are examples only, not required brands or actual bids.
- **OEMs and offered brands:** No OEM or required brand is specified. Bidders must identify their offered brand, packaging, and item number.
- **Delivery and handling:** Statewide delivery is required, generally within seven days of an order. Prices must include shipping and handling; delivery is FOB destination with no fuel surcharges.
- **Product and supplier requirements:** Maintain refrigeration at 45°F or below; provide safe packaging and required labeling, including allergens, use-by dates, Julian pack dates, and USDA plant numbers. Suppliers must meet food-safety, HACCP, Salmonella prevention, traceability, and applicable domestic-origin requirements, and provide a local representative who responds to inquiries within 24 hours.
- **Ongoing reporting:** Awarded suppliers must email weekly price comparisons for each egg size and quantity against the named market benchmark.
- **Contract term:** Five years; specific start and end dates are not provided.

### Description

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing is soliciting bids to establish a statewide cooperative contract for fresh Grade AA eggs for Utah public entities and other eligible users. Eggs must meet Grade AA specifications, include Extra Large, Large, and Medium sizes, and all shell eggs supplied must be 100% cage-free. Bidders must provide pricing against the Urner Barry–South Central Spot Market and meet requirements for delivery, product quality, food safety, and statewide coverage. Award may be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s); awarded vendors must submit weekly pricing reports by Thursday at 3:00 PM MT.

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