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This Solicitation opportunity from Massachusetts was posted on March 4, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

MHEC MC01-F23 Food: Cooperative Distribution

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BD-23-1474-MHEC-MHEC-113465State & Local

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NAICS: 424410
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ECE/Head Start – Bulk Food/Product Purchase and Delivery for Nutrition Services
Solicitation # 2026_nutrition_servicedelivery_rfpsct-edits.pdf
The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation is soliciting proposals for a prime vendor to provide bulk food and product purchase and delivery services for nutrition services at Head Start sites in Omak, Inchelium, Keller, and Nespelem, Washington. The selected contractor will be responsible for regular weekly deliveries, typically occurring up to twice per week within specific windows: Monday morning to Tuesday at 4:00 p.m., and Wednesday morning to Thursday at 4:00 p.m. To ensure student safety, deliveries are conducted on a dark delivery schedule after hours, with a strict blackout period between 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Additionally, the vendor must be capable of fulfilling will call orders within a 30-minute transport time. Strict quality and safety standards apply, requiring all packaging and labeling to conform to USDA and FDA industry standards. Frozen products must be delivered frozen solid at 0 degrees F or below, while chilled items must be maintained between 32 and 41 degrees F. The vendor must provide Child Nutrition labeling and evidence of HACCP program participation upon request. In accordance with federal regulations, the contractor must prioritize domestic commodities, ensuring over 51 percent of final processed products are grown in the U.S. Proposals are evaluated on a 100-point scale considering qualifications, experience with Tribal or government entities, staff expertise, and the reasonableness of time estimates. Significant preference is given to Indian-owned economic enterprises, with awards granted to responsible Indian bidders if their price is within 10 percent of the lowest non-Indian proposal. Required submissions include a detailed approach, staff résumés, TERO certification, and a certification regarding debarment and suspension. Invoices are submitted monthly via email, with payment terms set at 30 days following the receipt of approved invoices and goods.
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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The Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC) is soliciting bids for a Cooperative Food Distribution Program designed to fulfill the needs of its member institutions. The contract aims to secure a supplier capable of providing food distribution services with an estimated value ranging between 5 million and 20 million dollars. The solicitation was posted on March 4, 2025, and responses are due by April 8, 2025. Interested vendors can access the detailed bid information through the provided online link. The program is managed under the Massachusetts state jurisdiction, with Rika Monzillo serving as the primary contact for inquiries. This initiative seeks to establish a reliable and efficient distribution network to support the food service needs of participating members across Massachusetts.

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Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium

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MA, USA

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AgencyMassachusetts Higher Education Consortium
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The MHEC is seeking bids for a Cooperative Food Distribution Program to meet the needs of our members. Please visit this link for a direct link to the bid https://www.bidexpress.com/solicitations/39766

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