State of South Carolina - SCDE-USDA Food Delivery - IFB 5400030291 (2026)
State of South CarolinaState Government · Columbia, SC- Due
- Dec 30, 2026
- 46 days left
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2026
- Primary contact
- Christopher Marlowe
- (803) 737-0983
The 30-second brief
The State Fiscal Accountability Authority, on behalf of the SC Department of Education, seeks a contractor for warehousing and distribution (delivery) of USDA food commodities throughout South Carolina to public, charter, private, and parochial schools and residential childcare centers. Services include receiving, unloading, inspecting, inventory management, warehousing, and delivery of dry groceries, chilled foods, and frozen goods from dry, chilled, and frozen environments. Bidders must maintain a minimum of 40,000 square feet of storage space and sufficient tractor-trailers to deliver a minimum of 50 truckloads per week. The submission deadline is 12/30/2026 at 11:00 AM ET, with a pre-proposal conference via Microsoft Teams on 11/18/2026 and a questions deadline of 12/01/2026.
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Summary
The State Fiscal Accountability Authority, on behalf of the SC Department of Education, seeks a contractor for warehousing and distribution (delivery) of USDA food commodities throughout South Carolina to public, charter, private, and parochial schools and residential childcare centers.
Services include receiving, unloading, inspecting, inventory management, warehousing, and delivery of dry groceries, chilled foods, and frozen goods from dry, chilled, and frozen environments. Bidders must maintain a minimum of 40,000 square feet of storage space and sufficient tractor-trailers to deliver a minimum of 50 truckloads per week. The submission deadline is 12/30/2026 at 11:00 AM ET, with a pre-proposal conference via Microsoft Teams on 11/18/2026 and a questions deadline of 12/01/2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsible and responsive bidder
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
12- Signed Cover Page
- Page Two
- Signed addenda
- Insurance certificate
- General history and experience
- Narrative statement listing three most recent comparable contracts
- List of businesses for past three years
- List of South Carolina public bodies served
- List of failed projects
- Suspensions
- Debarments
- Significant litigation
- Submit to
- http://www.procurement.sc.gov
- Scope location
- Columbia, SC
- Projected sq ft
- 40,000 sq ft
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from State of South Carolina?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 30, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: http://www.procurement.sc.gov. For questions, contact Christopher Marlowe.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including State of South Carolina in SC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Christopher Marlowe at (803) 737-0983. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsible and responsive bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from State of South Carolina?
All active and historical solicitations from State of South Carolina are tracked and searchable. As a state government agency, State of South Carolina regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 30, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: signed Cover Page, Page Two, signed addenda, insurance certificate, general history and experience, narrative statement listing three most recent comparable contracts, list of businesses for past thre. Review the full document from State of South Carolina for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Columbia, SC. The total projected area is 40000 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
