Wisconsin School Nutrition Purchasing Cooperative (WiSNP Co-op) requests proposals in response to this solicitation for the services of a Prime Vendor. “Prime Vendor” also known as a distributor or a commercial food purveyor, who purchases, receives and/or stores commercial food products, related food service goods, and handling of USDA Foods such as brown box and finished end products. The Prime Vendor in turn, sells, delivers, and bills the SFA for the goods and/or services provided. A “Proposer” is a Prime Vendor responding to the RFP with a proposal.

This solicitation is issued with the intent to procure products and related services of a Prime Vendor in accordance with applicable state and federal law governing the federally funded Child Nutrition Programs which collectively refers to the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), the School Breakfast Program (SBP), the Summer Food Service Program for Children (SFSP), and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for the SFA.

The member districts intend to target 80 percent or more of its purchases through one Proposer acting as a Prime Vendor which will agree to provide all products and services specified in this RFP with the exception of products listed below.

The following products are primarily excluded from purchase from the awarded contract:

1) Milk

2) Fresh bread

3) Produce

4) USDA Foods PRICING (Provider will be required to deliver USDA Foods as outlined in this solicitation).

The Co-op will select a winning proposal based on conditions and requirements contained herein to award the contract for the school year (SY) 2024, beginning on July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. This awarded contract will have the option for four (4) - one (1) year contract renewals.