Ohio firm awarded federal contract to supply fresh produce

DNO Inc., Columbus, Ohio, has been awarded a maximum $267.8 million federal contract to supply fresh fruits and vegetables to schools in Michigan.

By Tom Karst

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July 03, 2024 10:01 AM

DNO Inc., Columbus, Ohio, has been awarded a maximum $267.8 million federal contract to supply fresh fruits and vegetables to schools in Michigan according to a news release.

The Defense Logistics Agency contract was a competitive acquisition with three responses received, the release said.

The five-year contract to supply lower Michigan USDA-supplied schools has a June 23, 2029, ordering period end date.

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