Food Products and Distribution for School Food Authorities

Sourcewell, a cooperative purchasing organization, is seeking proposals for food products and distribution for eligible school food authorities, including related supplies and services under a cooperative master agreement.

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DN0033323
Dec 03, 2026 09:30 PM
Oct 02, 2026 12:00 PM
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Kennebec Journal — Augusta, MaineOct 1, 2026

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, and Pequot Lakes Public Schools ISD 186, as Lead Agency, are requesting proposals for Food Products and Distribution for School Food Authorities with Related Supplies and Services to result in a procurement solution for use by its Participating Entities. Participation under this Master Agreement is limited to eligible Child Nutrition Program operators within the actual or potential cooperative membership contemplated and defined in the underlying solicitation and procurement. This Master Agreement is not available for use by Sourcewell members that do not qualify as eligible Child Nutrition Program operators under the applicable federal Child Nutrition Program requirements. A full copy of the Request for Proposals can be found on the Sourcewell Procurement Portal [Sourcewell Procurement Portal]. Only proposals submitted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal will be considered. Proposals are due no later than December 3, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. Central Time, and late proposals will not be considered.

The Indianapolis Star — Indianapolis, IndianaOct 1, 2026

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, and Pequot Lakes Public Schools ISD 186, as Lead Agency, are requesting proposals for Food Products and Distribution for School Food Authorities with Related Supplies and Services to result in a procurement solution for use by its Participating Entities. Participation under this Master Agreement is limited to eligible Child Nutrition Program operators within the actual or potential cooperative membership contemplated and defined in the underlying solicitation and procurement. This Master Agreement is not available for use by Sourcewell members that do not qualify as eligible Child Nutrition Program operators under the applicable federal Child Nutrition Program requirements. A full copy of the Request for Proposals can be found on the Sourcewell Procurement Portal [Sourcewell Procurement Portal]. Only proposals submitted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal will be considered. Proposals are due no later than December 3, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. Central Time, and late proposals will not be considered. October 1, 8 2026 LSBN0604810

Deseret News — Salt Lake City, UtahOct 2, 2026

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, and Pequot Lakes Public Schools ISD 186, as Lead Agency, are requesting proposals for Food Products and Distribution for School Food Authorities with Related Supplies and Services to result in a procurement solution for use by its Participating Entities. Participation under this Master Agreement is limited to eligible Child Nutrition Program operators within the actual or potential cooperative membership contemplated and defined in the underlying solicitation and procurement. This Master Agreement is not available for use by Sourcewell members that do not qualify as eligible Child Nutrition Program operators under the applicable federal Child Nutrition Program requirements. A full copy of the Request for Proposals can be found on the Sourcewell Procurement Portal [https://proportal.sourcewell-mn.gov/]. Only proposals submitted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal will be considered. Proposals are due no later than December 3, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. Central Time, and late proposals will not be considered. DN0033323

SOURCEWELLFOOD PRODUCTS AND DISTRIBUTION FOR SCHOOL FOOD AUTHORITIES WITH RELATED SUPPLIES AND SERVICES Proposals Due 3:30 pm, December 3, 2026 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALSSourcewell, a State of Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, and Pequot Lakes Public Schools ISD 186, as Lead Agency, are requesting proposals for Food Products and Distribution for School Food Authorities with Related Supplies and Services to result in a procurement solution for use by its Participating Entities. Participation under this Master Agreement is limited to eligible Child Nutrition Program operators within the actual or potential cooperative membership contemplated and defined in the underlying solicitation and procurement. This Master Agreement is not available for use by Sourcewell members that do not qualify as eligible Child Nutrition Program operators under the applicable federal Child Nutrition Program requirements. A full copy of the Request for Proposals can be found on the Sourcewell Procurement Portal [Sourcewell Procurement Portal]. Only proposals submitted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal will be considered. Proposals are due no later than December 3, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. Central Time, and late proposals will not be considered. Published Oct. 2, 2026. 4201129

Contact
rfpads@sourcewell-mn.gov
+18775859705
910 12th Street NE, Staples, MN, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, is requesting proposals for food products and distribution for eligible School Food Authorities. The resulting master agreement will be available to eligible Child Nutrition Program operators within participating entities; organizations that do not qualify under applicable federal requirements may not use the agreement. The scope includes food products and distribution, including poultry, fish and seafood, meat, dairy, fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen and packaged foods, groceries, confectionery products, farm supplies, and related supplies and services. Proposals must be submitted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal. The solicitation encourages participation by small, minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned business enterprises as prime contractors and subcontractors.

Classification Codes
NAICS424420Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers
PSC8999FOOD ITEMS FOR RESALE
Smart Codes
food distributionschool food productsfoodservice supplies
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Oct 1, 2026-Issue Date
Oct 27, 2026 05:00 PM-Pre-Bid Conference (optional)
Online conference; login information will be emailed two business days before the event to registrants in the Sourcewell Procurement Portal.
Nov 25, 2026 10:30 PM-Questions Due Date
Dec 03, 2026 09:30 PM-Proposal Due Date
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