Overview
DPI-SNT has created various purchasing templates, which are optional to assist SFAs in the procurement process. SFAs using these templates should review them with their local legal counsel.
Known Vendor Lists
These lists are a service for School Food Authorities (SFAs) and do not imply certification or approval to do business under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or another Child Nutrition Program (CNP). No endorsement is made or implied by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).
If you are a vendor, and would like to be added to a list, or are currently on a list and need to make changes, email jessica.oele@dpi.wi.gov and lera.karns@dpi.wi.gov . Include contact name, phone, email,
and company mailing address.
For SFAs: Contact the vendor to obtain information about their services and a client list. Consider interviewing the contact(s) on the client list to find out about territory, service, price, etc.
- List of Known Prime/Commercial Distributors Operating in Wisconsin
- List of Known Bread Vendors Operating in Wisconsin
- List of Known Milk Vendors Operating in Wisconsin
- List of Known Equipment Vendors Operating in Wisconsin
- List of Known Food Hubs, Co-ops, and Aggregators that Sell to Wisconsin Schools
Prime Vendor (Commercial Distributor)
A Prime Vendor, also known as a Commercial Distributor or Broadline Distributor, is a vendor that supplies the large majority of food, paper products, and chemicals that a SFA purchases.
- RFP (Formal) Vendor Solicitation Document-Prime
- Market Basket Analysis when Procuring Program Goods and Modifying Contracted-For Product Lists FD-144, SP04 SFSP01 CACFP04-2018, USDA, 1/18/2018
Direct Diversion (USDA Foods Processing)
Direct Diversion is an option for SFAs that participate in the USDA Foods program. If purchasing, or having USDA Foods delivered through a prime vendor/commercial distributor, the SFA should include Direct Diversion or other USDA Foods within the product list.