Columbus City School District Publicpurchase #1103

Columbus City Schools Solicits Bids for Grocery and Supply Items

This opportunity involves the procurement of a wide range of grocery and supply items for Columbus City Schools. - Government Buyer: - Columbus City Schools (Franklin County, Columbus, OH) - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive list of grocery and supply items - Vendors must provide details on prices, pack size, unit size, and brand for all items - Only brand name products are accepted for interstate commerce - Samples required if offering alternatives to preferred brands - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Bids must cover all listed items to be considered responsive - Evaluation based on nutrition standards, total cost, quality, and service - Products must meet specific nutritional and quality standards, including domestic origin requirements - Preference for Ohio-grown or processed foods - Required HACCP plan for food safety - Deliveries must be made to specified locations within designated hours - All products must be in sound physical condition with clear production and expiration dates - Contract Term: - One year initial term with up to two additional 12-month extension options - No specific OEMs or brands are mandated, but brand name products are required for certain items

Description

Columbus City Schools is soliciting bids for grocery and supply items for the term August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027, with up to two 12-month extensions. Vendors must submit a completed Excel spreadsheet with prices, pack size, unit size, and brand for all items, and bids must cover all items to be considered responsive. The award will be based on a market basket evaluation considering nutrition standards, total cost, quality, and service. Delivery is required to specified locations during designated hours, and products must meet specified nutritional and quality standards, including domestic origin preferences and HACCP plan requirements.

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