2026 Food Bid Information:
A one year contract awarded to Sysco beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, including up to (3) one-year fixed fee negotiable extensions through 2028-2029.

Objectives:

• To establish a statewide Food program which:
  • Allows vendor(s) to provide food supplies and services and increase food service value to ESUCC affiliated schools and members with significant cost savings, quality food items, and exceptional service
  • Provides an open and free competition that ensures fair and ethical bidding practices
  • To accept a bid proposal based on price, incentive, and service

The ESUCC Cooperative Food Program established in 1995, provides a food supply service to the ESU affiliated schools in Nebraska.  Sysco is our awarded Vendor through the 2026-2027 school year.  All merchandise is ordered, delivered and billed directly to the schools.  Food agreements are emailed to schools in May of each year.  It is never too late to participate.

If your Superintendent did not receive your school agreement through email or you are interested in learning more about the program, please contact us at coop@esucc.org.