Statewide Cooperative for Frozen and Cooler Foods

Division of Purchasing

Published: Jul 29, 2026

Updated: Jul 29, 2026

Source: utah_bonfire

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the agriculture and food security, energy and power and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Food Safety, Transmission Distribution and Network Infrastructure. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 25, 2026.

Published through Utah Bonfire, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the agriculture and food security sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Division of Purchasing in the United States is soliciting bids for a 'Statewide Cooperative for Frozen and Cooler Foods', reference NS26-156. The deadline for tender submissions is August 25, 2026. This procurement is for establishing a cooperative purchasing agreement to supply frozen and refrigerated food products to various state entities. The objective is to achieve economies of scale and ensure a consistent, reliable supply chain for these essential commodities. Suppliers are expected to offer a diverse range of high-quality frozen and cooler food items, meeting specific nutritional, safety, and handling standards. Key requirements will include detailed product catalogs, pricing structures, delivery capabilities across the state, inventory management, and adherence to food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP). Bidders must demonstrate robust logistical capabilities, cold chain integrity, and the capacity to fulfill potentially large and varied orders. The evaluation will focus on product quality, competitive pricing, reliability of supply, bidder's financial stability, and their ability to manage a statewide distribution network efficiently.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Utah Bonfire and was originally published on July 29, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Division of Purchasing

Division of Purchasing has issued 537 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 67 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Utah Bonfire. Most recent publication: July 29, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Utah Bonfire to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 25, 2026. You have 28 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Division of Purchasing in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Agriculture & Food Security sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.