USDA Foods Distribution RFP

The State of Montana, Office of Public Instruction, is seeking a vendor to deliver federal USDA foods to local school food authorities throughout Montana. The contract will be for a period of time, although the exact duration is not specified. The vendor will be required to provide a lump sum cost for the initial period of the contract, which is estimated to be around 90,000 units of food. The contract will also require the vendor to comply with various regulations and requirements, including the Equal Pay for Montana Women executive order and the Verification of Nondiscrimination Against Firearms Entities/Trade Associations. • The contract is for the delivery of federal USDA foods to local school food authorities throughout Montana. • The vendor will be required to provide a lump sum cost for the initial period of the contract. • The contract will require compliance with various regulations and requirements. • The State of Montana reserves the right to add or remove sponsors as needed per school year. • The State of Montana reserves the right to discuss shipping plans as necessary with the highest-scoring offeror.