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Farm to School Food Hub Aggregation: Central Region

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BPM046372State & Local

Submission Closed09/30/2024, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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NAICS: 722310

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Solicitation # 36C26226Q1336

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The Maryland State Department of Education is seeking bids through an Invitation for Bids to establish a contract for the centralized sourcing, procurement, and distribution of unprocessed or minimally processed local food products to local education agencies participating in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. The contract aims to support local food sourcing efforts within Maryland, ensuring that participating schools receive fresh, minimally processed foods efficiently. The procurement process is open to qualified bidders, with contract values estimated between $500,000 and $1,500,000, reflecting the scope of food distribution services required. The solicitation, titled "Farm to School Food Hub Aggregation: Central Region," was posted on September 17, 2024, with a response deadline of September 30, 2024. The project is managed by the Maryland State Department of Education's Administration, with primary contact being Yesenia Jarrett. Interested bidders can access additional details and submit their responses through the provided online portal. This initiative emphasizes supporting local agriculture and enhancing the quality and sustainability of school meals across Maryland.

General Info

Agency

Maryland State Department of Education - Administration

NAICS

722310 - Food Service Contractors

Place of Performance

MD, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Exhibit 5 - School Site List

specifications

High

Maryland Central Region Bid Form (Produce)

rfq

High

Exhibit 4 - Invoice Template

invoice-template

Low

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedSep 17

Solicitation

Response DeadlineSep 30

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

09/30/2024, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyMaryland State Department of Education - Administration

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyMaryland State Department of Education - Administration

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Yesenia JARRETT

contact@example.gov

Full Description

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is issuing this Invitation for Bids (IFB) in order to procure the services defined in this Section 2, as specified in this IFB, from a contract between the successful bidder(s) and the MSDE. Successful bidders will have responsibility for centralized sourcing, procurement, and distribution of unprocessed or minimally processed local food to LEA’s participating in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.

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