Marketing Michigan Products to Schools: A Step-By-Step Guide

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Step 3: Prepare Marketing Packet and Bid Documents - Sample VendorQuestionnaireName: ________________________________________________________________Address: ______________________________________________________________Phone and/or email: _____________________________________________________Are you willing to deliver to more than one location? Yes NoAmount of liability insurance coverage (provide copy of policy): ___________________Other current local customers and contact information: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Payment terms and expectations (receipt must be left at each delivery, one statement tobe paid to vendor, etc.): _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________List inspections your facility receives from USDA/State/Local Inspectors and theirfrequency (annual, bi-annual, etc.), and attach copies of latest inspection report(s):__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please describe your pest management practices: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Credit/return policy for poor quality: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________Michigan State University • C.S. Mott Group for Sustainable Food Systems • www.mifarmtoschool.msu.edu38 of 47
Are you available to visit school(s) and talk with students about how your product isgrown? Yes NoIs your farm available for student field trips? Yes No________________________________Vendor’s Signature________________________________School Food Authority Signature__________________Date__________________DateMichigan State University • C.S. Mott Group for Sustainable Food Systems • www.mifarmtoschool.msu.edu39 of 47
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Page 23 and 24: Step 1: Get Started - School Food B
Page 25 and 26: • Utilities• Trash removal• E
Page 27 and 28: Step 2: Build Community Connections
Page 29 and 30: c. Numbers servedBreakfasts served
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Page 41 and 42: Appendix I - Buying Local: Approved
Page 43 and 44: Appendix II - School Food Programs
Page 45 and 46: Geographic Preference• Provision
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