Nebraska ESU Cooperative Purchasing & Pegler Sysco are offering a "Drop Size Incentive"

for the schools participating in the Prime Vendor Food Program

The monthly price list provided by Pegler Sysco will reflect the prices established by the bid.

The Drop Size Incentive is based on the average weekly order. Discounts will be determined as follows:

 

$0 - $499.00..............................No additional discount

$500.00 - $999.00....................1/2% discount

$1,000.00 - & Up.....................1% discount

 

An additional 1/2% discount is also available for payment within 14 days

All discounts will be applied monthly in the form of a credit memo.

 

Average price per plate for Secondary Paid Student: $1.45

Average Daily Participation - 300 plates

School's commitment to the program - $20,000.00

Savings based on 10% of committed dollar - $2,000.00

Daily Savings (20 days/month) = $10.00/day or 7 free plates @ $1.45 each

Monthly Savings = $200.00/month or 138 free plates @ $1.45 each

Yearly Savings = $2,000.00/year or 1,379 free plates @ $1.45 each

Pegler Sysco Full House includes:

- Canned Goods (fruits and vegetables)

- Dry Grocery Goods (excluding fresh bread)

- Frozen Meats

- Dairy Products (including fresh milk - contact NE Coop for pricing)

- Fresh Produce

- Fresh Meat

- Equipment

- Chemicals

- Small Wares

- Frozen Pizza

- Frozen Potatoes

- Frozen Items (others)

- Frozen Seafoods

- Paper/Plastic Products

 

Pegler Sysco contract period

- August 1, 2002 to July 31, 2003

- Contract negotiated and renewable yearly

School agreement period

- Yearly commitment

Pegler Sysco agrees to:

 

- provide on-site audit information for cost control by NE ESU Cooperative Purchasing.

 

- provide participating schools price lists on a monthly basis.

 

- hold firm prices for (30) thirty days and all increases more that 5% held for another 30 days, one week for meats, produce, dairy and fresh seafood.

 

- offer full credit and pay all return charges for defective packaging or deficient quality.

 

- a 98% monthly fill rate.

 

- delivery during normal school hours or as determined by the school and vendor.

 

- provide a sales representative on a regular schedule to take orders, consult and present new items.

 

- Electronic ordering is also available (ask your sales representative for more information).

Nebraska Coop agrees to:

- conduct the bid process and monitor the vendor contract.

 

- have meetings with the vendor to review the program and make adjustments.

 

- periodically conduct an audit for cost control.

 

- approve price increases of over 5%.

 

- act as liaison between vendor and school as problems arise.

Nebraska schools agree to:

 

- purchase 1/3 of the total dollar amount reported on the 1999-2000 NDE Child Nutrition Financial Report realizing however, that the more they order from Pegler Sysco, the more they will save.

 

- order as they wish, weekly or monthly, as determined by the school and vendor.

 

- pay on the terms of 30 days net.

 

- purchase a minimum of $300.00 per order.

Benefits for Nebraska schools include:

 

- School districts will not have to tie up cash and stock pile inventories because of "special" deals and prices.

- Purchasing food products on a competitive bid statewide without conducting individual bids.

- Pay one price that includes the Nebraska Coop Administrative Fee (2%) and freight.

- Save approximately 10% in food costs alone, not considering time and cost savings by having fewer sales representatives call on the Food Service Director.

 

- drop size incentive and early payment discounts.

Nebraska ESU Cooperative Purchasing, Pegler Sysco, and the ESU Affiliated School will become partners in an effort to provide quality products and service at the best possible price for the schools in Nebraska.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions about the Food Program.