Early Childhood Food and Supplies.

The Chickasaw Nation is seeking competitive pricing from a qualified whole food distributor to supply a range of food and supplies for its Early Childhood Department. The contract involves delivering various items listed in the department’s procurement list to four designated locations in Oklahoma, including Ada Preschool, Ardmore Head Start, Sulphur Head Start, and Tishomingo Head Start. The awarded vendor must be capable of fulfilling orders in any quantity and delivering within one week of request, with deliveries scheduled from April 2025 through September 2025. The contract size is estimated to be between 500,000 and 1,500,000 dollars, reflecting the scope and scale of the required supplies over the contract period. Responses to the solicitation are due by March 24, 2025, with the initial posting made on March 20, 2025. The project is managed under the Oklahoma office of the Chickasaw Nation, with Matthew Thompson serving as the primary point of contact. Interested vendors can find additional details and submit their bids through the Chickasaw Business Network’s bid board. The contract emphasizes timely delivery, comprehensive supply coverage, and the ability to meet the needs of multiple early childhood education sites across Oklahoma within the specified timeframe.