Third Party Agency Services

The Vendor is required to provide the third-party agency’s primary role will be to assist agency in developing and releasing a robust procurement bid for food distribution beginning with the 2025–26 school year.
- The third-party agency must demonstrate extensive experience in:
•    Negotiating with food manufacturers and brokers.
•    Managing agency compliance requirements.
•    Supporting large-scale food distribution procurements.
- Key responsibilities include:
•    Collaborating with agency staff to gather and analyze procurement data.
•    Conducting outreach to distribution houses, manufacturers, and brokers.
•    Structuring the bid to maximize savings and ensure agency and local regulatory compliance.
•    Negotiating favorable pricing agreements that provide long-term value for participating SFAs.
- The third-party agency will provide detailed financial reporting throughout the process, including real-time insights into spending, savings, and vendor performance. 
- These reports will ensure transparency, support decision-making, and demonstrate the value delivered through the procurement.
- Required to pay an administrative fee, calculated as a percentage of sales, directly to the third-party agency. 
- A portion of this fee may be shared with the lead agency.

- Contract Period/Term: 2 years
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: October 01, 2025