Description
The State of North Dakota’s State Procurement Office is seeking three vendors to provide a broad range of commercial food products to state‑run facilities for the 2027 fiscal year. The contract is a multiple‑award, non‑mandatory IFB covering over 110 line‑item food categories, with delivery to numerous correctional, health, and education sites across the state. Vendors must meet strict security requirements for access to Department of Corrections facilities, provide a secure web‑based ordering portal, and maintain required insurance and licensing. The award will be based on lowest price responsive to the specifications, with preference given to ND‑resident firms in the event of a tie.
• Supply of bakery, dairy, frozen, canned, fresh produce, meats, beverages, and other commercial food items (≈110 SKUs).
• Deliveries FOB destination to multiple correctional, health‑care, and educational facilities; Monday‑Friday 8 am‑3 pm windows.
• Must provide background‑checked personnel, secure ordering system, disaster‑continuity plan, and maintain $2 M commercial general liability coverage.