Warehousing & Distribution of USDA Foods (MDE)

The Minnesota Department of Education is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to provide warehousing, inventory management, and distribution services for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) donated foods. The contractor will be responsible for receiving, inspecting, storing, safeguarding, managing inventory, and distributing USDA foods to approved sponsors serving Minnesota public and nonpublic schools and other eligible recipient agencies. The contract term is anticipated to be from October 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028, with the option to extend up to an additional 48 months. • The contractor must meet all specifications under Exhibit C: Specifications, Duties, and Scope of Work. • The contractor must be licensed to do business in the State of Minnesota. • The contractor must have been in business for at least three consecutive years performing similar services. • The contractor must adhere to USDA regulations and State requirements. • The contractor must provide a price schedule and sample invoice. • The contractor must complete and submit all required attachments, including Responder Declarations, Exceptions to State's Terms and Conditions, and Workforce and Equal Pay Declaration Page.