Purpose of this Request for Proposal (“RFP”)
The South Dakota Department of Education’s Division of Child and Adult Nutrition Services seeks a qualified vendor to provide professional services on behalf of the State of South Dakota (“Consultant”) for the purpose of process USDA material 100113 Bulk Chicken Legs into usable form for South Dakota schools as further specified in Section 2 below.
The Consultant will review all requirements of the RFP and provide a proposal by the deadline listed below. The Consultant will also provide supporting documentation on qualifications and experience
to the State.
Consultants may make email inquiries concerning this RFP to obtain clarification of requirements. No inquiries will be accepted after the date and time indicated in the Schedule of Activities. Inquiries must be sent to Rochelle Kenzy at Rochelle.Kenzy@state.sd.us with the subject line “RFP #26RFP20644”.
The State will respond to Consultant’s inquiries (if required) via e-mail. All Consultants will be informed of any inquiries and the State’s response. Consultants may not rely on any other statements, either of a written or oral nature, that alter any specification or other term or condition of this RFP. Consultants will be notified in the same manner as indicated above regarding any modifications to this RFP.
Consultant’s Contacts: Consultant and their agents must direct all questions and comments regarding this RFP to the buyer of record as indicated above. Consultants and their agents may not contact any State of South Dakota employee other than the buyer of record regarding any of these matters during the solicitation and evaluation process. Inappropriate contacts are grounds for suspension or exclusion from specific procurements. Consultants and their agents who have questions regarding this matter should contact the buyer of record.
Invitation Only · Ready for Responses
Documents (5):
• 26RFP20644_Exhibit B -W-9_SD.pdf (158 KB)
• 26RFP20644_Exhibit E Taste Testing Evaluation.pdf (234 KB)
• 26RFP20664_Exhibit C_Certification re Prohibited Entity.docx (26 KB)
• 26RFP20664_Exhibit D State Processing Agreement Template (5).doc (122 KB)
• RFP Document.pdf (259 KB)
View the full solicitation and download documents on South Dakota's posting board.
The Consultant shall process USDA material 100113 Bulk Chicken Legs into three specified products: Chicken, ½” fully cooked 60/40 white/dark meat diced cubes in sweet and spicy sauce (2.85 oz serving, 2 oz meat/meat alternate, whole grain bread alternate); Chicken, Teriyaki flavored dark meat strips with teriyaki sauce (3.31 oz serving, 2 oz meat/meat alternate, whole grain bread alternate); and Chicken, breaded dark meat chunks with tangerine sauce (4 oz portion, 2 oz meat/meat alternate, whole grain bread alternate). All products must be made under USDA inspection, USDA approved Total Quality Control and HACCP programs, pass through a metal detector, and be packed in cartons not exceeding 40 lbs. Deliveries shall be made as requested by the State, with product produced no sooner than 45 days prior to delivery, and delivery within 30 days after receiving an order. The Consultant shall store and deliver processed product monthly to one site (Nordica Warehouses, Inc., 801 S 6th Avenue Sioux Falls, SD 57118).
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Source: South Dakota Procurement (event 20644), retrieved via the State of South Dakota posting board (ESM Solutions). View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.