USDA Warehouse and Transportation

The State of North Dakota, via its Department of Public Instruction, is seeking a commercial‑grade warehouse and transportation contractor to store and deliver USDA food commodities (school meals, FDPIR, CSFP, TEFAP) throughout North Dakota and two sites in South Dakota. The contractor must provide a minimum 33,000 sq ft of ware‑housing space (dry, refrigerated, freezer), a staging area of at least 5,000 sq ft, and a fleet of 3‑5 temperature‑controlled reefer trucks. The award will be a firm‑fixed‑price contract up to $1.8 M per year, with a base term of 12 months and up to four renewal options. Key responsibilities include inventory management via the State’s NDFoods system, monthly physical counts, handling of recalls, and compliance with USDA, state, and federal regulations. • Minimum facility requirements: 33,000 sq ft total, 2,000,000 lb storage capacity, temperature controls (dry 50‑70 °F, refrigerated 34‑40 °F, freezer ≤ 0 °F). • Transportation duties: 3‑5 refrigerated tractors, adherence to existing zone/route structure, proof‑of‑delivery within 72 hours, and mandatory reporting of out‑of‑date or recalled items. • Financial & compliance: Contract ceiling $1,800,000/yr, insurance minimums $2 M per occurrence, required registrations (Secretary of State, NDBuys Bidders List), and de‑barment certifications.