Member districts have experienced lowered food and supply costs. There is an efficiency of time and labor. Administrative and clerical time spent on the bidding process is greatly reduced. Our specifications are based on USDA commercial item descriptors. Final product approval is based on taste testing, evaluations and member consensus.
Professional integrity is insured in the bidding process.
Our bid language was reviewed by a group of school district attorneys. We use a product evaluation process so that individual bias is eliminated. The networking opportunities are an unexpected bonus. At co-op meetings, members share popular recipes, menu ideas and problem solving suggestions. Each district is involved in developing the bid.