Food Contracts
Access competitively solicited food and beverage contracts designed specifically for K–12. These contracts give you manufacturer choice, distributor flexibility, and full procurement compliance.
Non-Food / Jan-San Contracts
Source janitorial, sanitation, disposables, and non-food supplies through competitively bid contracts that simplify purchasing and ensure compliance across all categories.
Reimagine K–12 Food Procurement with Equalis Group
At Equalis Group, we believe K–12 food procurement should put districts firmly in control, distributor-agnostic, flexibility not pre-set portfolios, and not one-size-fits-all solutions. That’s why we built a dedicated K–12 Food & Nutrition Program designed to modernize how schools compete, award, and manage food contracts. The needs of students, compliance, and value are at the center of every decision.
Built to Sit on Your Side of the Table
We serve as your procurement agent and program manager, supporting a lead-agency cooperative model where you make the award and retain authority and we handle the execution. Our model separates two decisions that are often bundled together: i) Distributor selection (service, coverage, fees, performance) and ii) Manufacturer competition (items schools actually serve, pricing method, K–12 alignment). By separating and managing both lanes with one accountable partner, districts unlock more competition, cleaner pricing, and better long-term results.
Why Districts Choose Equalis
- You stay in control
The lead agency awards. Equalis facilitates, documents, and manages the process. - True K–12 manufacturer competition
We run dedicated, K–12-led manufacturer bids focused on menu-used items driving stronger pricing and better coverage. - Distributor-agnostic flexibility
Districts are never locked into a single distributor or channel. - Ongoing management after award
Price audits, scorecards, KPIs, utilization reporting, and conversion analytics protect value throughout the life of the contract.
- You stay in control
A Cooperative Network That Grows with You
Equalis supports a national K–12 cooperative network led by school districts and education-focused cooperatives.
As the network expands, manufacturer participation strengthens, competition increases, and pricing improves over time, without sacrificing local control.
Questions about the Food & Nutrition Program?
Contact Bradley Brown, Area Vice President, Food & Nutrition Solutions to learn more.
Email BBrown@EqualisGroup.org or dial direct 407.902.4302.