Statewide Warehousing and Delivery of USDA Foods

The Arizona Department of Education seeks a contractor to provide statewide warehousing and delivery services for USDA Foods. The contractor must store large volumes of dry, frozen, and chilled USDA food items, manage inventory using FIFO rotation, submit shipment receipts within three business days via the USDA WBSCM system, and deliver to schools and other recipient agencies across all Arizona counties. The effort includes temperature‑controlled storage (minimum 45,000 sq ft), handling approximately 325,000 cases annually, and fulfilling an average of 65 cases per delivery stop. Offerors must submit a full suite of attachments, including questionnaires, references, price sheets, and insurance certificates, and certify compliance with federal and state regulations. • Core services: statewide warehousing, temperature‑controlled storage, inventory management, and delivery of USDA foods. • Volume & logistics: ~325 k cases per year, ~45 k sq ft warehouse space, 50 stops per day, multiple delivery options (prep‑site, warehouse, pick‑up). • Mandatory compliance: WBSCM receipt entry within three business days, FIFO rotation, insurance, and confidentiality designations.