Fresh Produce Supply and Delivery

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is requesting proposals from a fresh produce contractor to supply processed and whole produce, fresh herbs, edible flowers, and related food items with six-day-per-week delivery to campus locations.

University of Wisconsin-Madison > Purchasing Services Department > University Housing Dining and Culinary Services > Wisconsin Union Dining and Hospitality


General
Open
2026-UWMSN-01376-RFP
Oct 22, 2026 07:00 PM
Sep 24, 2026 07:00 PM
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
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Request for Proposal (RFP)
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tawilson2@wisc.edu
Submission Instructions
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Complete and confirm all response sections in the ShopUW+ Sourcing Event Module., Upload the completed Terms and Requirements response and completed Market Basket Cost Proposal Form.
Description

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a primary fresh produce contractor, with the option to award a secondary vendor, to furnish processed fruits and vegetables, bulk produce, fresh herbs, edible flowers, and other miscellaneous food items. The market basket includes 101 processed and whole produce items, with detailed requirements for product grades, varieties, pack sizes, processing, packaging, labeling, traceability, food safety, substitutions, product availability, and Wisconsin-grown sourcing. The University does not guarantee specific quantities or dollar purchases. The contractor must provide six-day-per-week delivery, Monday through Saturday, to multiple University Housing, Wisconsin Union, and other campus locations; maintain required delivery windows, refrigerated and sanitary transportation, order separation by unit and location, and same-day replacement of rejected, shorted, or mis-picked products. Proposers must describe their company, food-safety and recall programs, processing facilities, product lists, local sourcing, ordering systems, delivery routes, invoicing capabilities, and cost-plus markup. The response must include a completed requirements response, market basket cost proposal, vendor information, three comparable client references, applicable certifications and acknowledgments, proprietary-information form if applicable, and supporting materials such as a sample label, product list, sample invoice, and required food-safety documentation.

Classification Codes
NAICS424480Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers
PSC8915Fruits and Vegetables
Smart Codes
fresh produce distributionprocessed producebulk produce
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Sep 24, 2026-RFP Issue Date
Oct 02, 2026 10:00 PM-Written Questions Due
Oct 7, 2026-Answers to Questions (Estimated)
Oct 22, 2026 07:00 PM-RFP Due Date
Nov 5, 2026-Evaluation Scoring Due
Nov 7, 2026-Award Notification
Jan 1, 2027-Contract Term Begins
Requirements
Required
  • Workers Compensation
  • Commercial Liability, Bodily Injury and Property Damage — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability and Property Damage — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 3 years
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