USDA Foods Processing for School Meal Programs

The Colorado Department of Human Services is seeking processors to turn donated USDA fruits, vegetables, peanuts, and fish into ready-to-use products for participating Colorado schools, with pricing for specified products and commercial equivalents.

Colorado > Department of Human Services > Office of Economic Security > Food Distribution Programs


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Open (open)
RFP-IHGA-2027000080
Dec 14, 2026 11:00 PM
Nov 10, 2026 12:00 PM
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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dustin.thomas@state.co.us
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Description

The Colorado Department of Human Services, Food Distribution Programs, seeks manufacturers to process donated USDA fruits, vegetables, peanuts, and fish into convenient, ready-to-use end products, as well as offer commercial equivalents. The attached pricing worksheet specifies products such as fruit cups and applesauce, tomato products, potatoes, peanut-butter sandwiches, and breaded pollock. Vendors must be eligible USDA Foods processors with an approved National Processing Agreement or Colorado in-state processing agreement, and must price the specified products, including delivery to locations within Colorado. The state may make multiple awards and makes no volume commitment. Proposals must address the vendor’s capacity, management approach, staff qualifications, relevant experience, and three business references. Awarded processors must provide monthly performance reports, participate in the annual food show, and meet the stated product specifications and applicable program requirements. The contract is anticipated to begin July 1, 2027, for one year with up to four one-year renewal options.

Classification Codes
NAICS311411Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing
PSC8905Meat, Poultry, and Fish
Smart Codes
usda food processingprocessed fruit productsprocessed vegetable products
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Nov 10, 2026-Solicitation Issue Date
Nov 21, 2026 12:00 AM-Questions Due
Nov 25, 2026-Responses to Questions
Dec 14, 2026 11:00 PM-Proposal Due
Dec 14, 2026 11:15 PM-Public Proposal Opening (optional)
Dial (US) +1 413-752-1227; PIN: 977 529 651#
Requirements
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  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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