Long Beach Unified School District PlanetBids #FS429-2627/RFP

Solicitation for Fresh and Processed Produce for LBUSD Nutrition Program

This opportunity seeks suppliers for a broad range of fresh and processed produce to support the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) Nutrition Program. - Government Buyer: - Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) Nutrition Services Branch - Products/Services Requested: - Extensive list of fresh fruits and vegetables, including: - Multiple apple varieties (e.g., Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Red Delicious, Pink Lady, Black Arkansas, Crimson Gold, Crab) - Bananas (petite and regular) - Berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries) - Broccoli (florets, whole) - Cabbage (green, red, shredded, whole) - Carrots (baby, rainbow, shredded, whole, mixed with broccoli or celery) - Celery (sticks, diced, whole) - Citrus (mandarins, oranges, tangelos, lemons, limes) - Grapes (red, green, black, seedless, pre-portioned) - Lettuce (iceberg, romaine, green leaf, salad mixes) - Melons (cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon) - Peppers (bell, jalapeno, mini medley, diced, whole) - Tomatoes (cherry, grape, Roma, beefsteak, diced, sliced, whole) - Other produce: apricots, nectarines, peaches, pears, plums, pluots, kiwifruit, jicama, onions (various types), garlic, ginger, squash, potatoes, green beans, cilantro, parsley, dill, pico de gallo, peas, persimmons, pineapples, avocados - Quantities range from small (5 cases) to very large (10,000 cases for sliced apples and baby carrots) - All items must meet strict quality standards (freshness, free from decay, minimum shelf life, specific packaging) - Packaging and preferred pack sizes are specified; alternate pack sizes may be proposed - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with USDA School Nutrition Program standards - Buy American provision and local sourcing preferences - Certifications required: Drug Free Workplace, Iran Contracting Act, Tobacco Free Workplace, Debarment & Lobbying - Encouragement of bids from Women's Owned, Small Business, Minority Owned, and Labor Surplus Firms - Pricing per unit (case, tray, or bag) with total cost based on estimated annual quantity - Delivery to LBUSD Nutrition Services Warehouse at 3333 Airport Way, Long Beach, CA - Electronic proposal submission via LBUSD Planet Bids website - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or branded vendors are mentioned; procurement is for generic produce items

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) for the procurement of fresh and processed produce to support the LBUSD Nutrition Program. The contract period is from August 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Bidders are required to submit proposals electronically via the LBUSD Planet Bids website by May 15, 2026. The scope includes supplying a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables meeting specific quality and packaging standards.

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