Active SLED Opportunity · COLORADO · EL PASO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 49

    Southern Colorado Dairy CO-OP RFP

    Issued by El Paso County School District 49
    educationRFPEl Paso County School District 49Sol. 9018772405
    Open · 7d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    7
    due Jun 10, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    May 21, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    El Paso
    education
    NAICS CODE
    424490
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    RFP for dairy distributors to supply milk and dairy products to over 12 school districts in Southern Colorado for the 2026-2027 school year, with a contract value of approximately $3 million annually.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    9018772405
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    Active
    Level
    education
    Published Date
    May 21, 2026
    Due Date
    June 10, 2026
    NAICS Code
    424490AI guide
    Agency
    El Paso County School District 49

    Description

    The Southern Colorado Dairy Co-Op is soliciting proposals from qualified dairy distributors to provide milk and dairy products for participating school districts throughout the Pikes Peak region for the 2026-2027 school year. This cooperative bid represents approximately $3 million in annual dairy purchases across more than 12 participating school districts. The awarded vendor will be responsible for providing reliable delivery, competitive pricing, product availability, and excellent service in support of K-12 Nutrition Services programs participating in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. The contract term will begin July 1, 2026, with the option for four one-year renewals. Proposal responses are due June 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM MDT. **Solicitation Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.2463.C16968651 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 05/28/2026 01:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: No **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Additional Bidding Instructions**: Pricing shall be submitted using the attached Pricing Sheet (Attachment E) in Excel format. Respondents must complete all required fields, including product description, brand name, pack size, product number, item number, and firm pricing. Pricing must remain firm in accordance with the terms outlined in the RFP. All proposal documents, including the completed pricing sheet and required attachments, must be submitted electronically in PDF and Excel format no later than June 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM MDT to monica.deineshenderson@d49.org. **Owner Organization**: School District 49 **Solicitation Number**: 2026-NS-Dairy-0521 **Reference Number**: 0000425358 **Pricing**: In attached document **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Documents | Documents defining the proposal | Yes | No |

    Key dates

    1. May 21, 2026Published
    2. June 10, 2026Responses Due

    AI classification tags

    Frequently asked questions

    SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.

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