Grocery: In-Store Purchasing or Direct Online Order

Mohave Educational Services Cooperative (Mohave) is seeking qualified vendors to provide a statewide grocery procurement program for its 488 member public agencies. The contract will cover a broad range of grocery, household, kitchen, health‑and‑beauty, and general‑use products, delivered either through in‑store purchasing, online ordering, pick‑up, or direct delivery. Vendors must submit pricing (discounts off manufacturer price lists, fixed‑price, or a combination), demonstrate online ordering capabilities, and agree to Mohave’s special terms, insurance requirements, and performance standards. The initial award term is one year with up to four optional one‑year extensions, and the award notification is expected by February 1 2027 with an effective date of March 1 2027. • Scope: Statewide supply of grocery and related consumables for 488 Arizona public agencies. • Delivery options: In‑store purchase, online order with pick‑up, or direct delivery to member sites. • Pricing model: Discount off published price lists, fixed price, or hybrid; 1 % administration fee to Mohave. • Contract length: 1‑year base term, renewable up to four additional one‑year extensions. • Mandatory pre‑proposal conference: September 16 2026 (optional attendance). • Submission deadline: October 29 2026, 3:00 PM (electronic). • Required certifications: Anti‑lobbying, USDA AD‑1048, EDGAR, insurance certificates, and financial disclosures. • Evaluation criteria: Pricing (40 %), offer & terms (30 %), vendor qualifications (20 %), supporting docs (5 %), additional info (5 %).