Commodity Processing-Mashed Potatoes

The Utah Cooperative for Acquiring Resources Efficiently (UCARE) is seeking a qualified supplier to process USDA Commodity Mashed Potatoes for its member school districts. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price Contract, and the supplier must meet various federal and state requirements, including being a USDA-approved processing plant and having a National Processing Agreement. The supplier will be required to provide product samples, pricing information, and other documentation as part of the proposal. Key aspects of the job include: • Processing of USDA Commodity Mashed Potatoes • Compliance with federal and state regulations • Provision of product samples and pricing information • Ability to meet the estimated usage of 28,917 pounds for the fiscal year • Adherence to the terms and conditions outlined in the contract, including warranty, payment, and termination provisions The evaluation criteria will include responsiveness to UCARE's needs, qualifications and experience, pricing, and product samples.