Warehousing and Distribution of USDA Foods

The Minnesota Department of Education is seeking a contractor to provide warehousing, inventory management, and distribution services for USDA donated foods to eligible recipient agencies throughout Minnesota, with responses due September 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

Minnesota > Department of Education


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2000018564
Sep 17, 2026 12:00 PM
Aug 12, 2026 03:10 PM
1 year 9 months base + 4 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
State
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molly.gunderson@state.mn.us
+16512013171
50 Sherburne Avenue, St. Paul, MN, USA
Description

The Minnesota Department of Education, Nutrition Program Services, is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to provide warehousing, inventory management, and distribution services for U.S. Department of Agriculture donated foods under the National School Lunch Program and other USDA nutrition programs for eligible recipient agencies throughout Minnesota. The detailed scope, duties, specifications, and required deliverables are provided in the solicitation’s sample contract and exhibits. The anticipated initial contract term is October 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, with an option to extend for up to an additional 48 months in increments determined by the State. The initial period is intended for contract execution, implementation, setup, and logistical planning, with awarded contracts becoming effective for the 2027–2028 school year. Existing warehousing, inventory management, distribution, and USDA Direct Delivery arrangements remain in effect through the 2026–2027 school year. Addendum 3 revised Exhibit D, the Price Schedule, to correct broken cell references on the Pricing Summary tab.

Classification Codes
NAICS493110General Warehousing and Storage
PSCS215Warehousing and Storage Services
Smart Codes
warehousing servicesinventory managementfood distribution
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Aug 12, 2026-Posted Date
Aug 20, 2026-Questions Due Date
Sep 17, 2026-Response Due Date
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