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