Opportunity
Washington County Public Schools Wcps #2026-68
Fresh Produce Supply for Washington County Public Schools
Posted
April 29, 2026
Respond By
May 27, 2026
Identifier
2026-68
NAICS
424480
Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) is soliciting bids for the supply and delivery of a wide variety of fresh produce to its schools: - Government Buyer: - Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) - Products Requested: - Fresh produce items including cucumbers, russet potatoes, watermelon, green and red peppers, red onions, broccoli, navel oranges, cantaloupe, honey dew, peaches, apples (local variety), pears, tomatoes (whole and grape), celery (diced and sticks), cauliflower, chopped romaine, shredded lettuce, green leaf lettuce, baby carrots, shredded carrots, bananas, and grapes - Estimated annual quantities range from 20 units (potatoes) to 3,600 units (apples) - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must submit sample invoices for specific produce items from two designated periods for cost verification - All produce must meet specified USDA grades and quality standards (e.g., US #1, US Fancy, US Grade A) - No specific OEMs or brand names are required; produce must meet grade and packaging specifications - Delivery to multiple WCPS school locations throughout Washington County, MD - No OEMs or specific vendors are named; the solicitation is open to qualified produce suppliers and distributors - Pricing proposals are required for each produce item, with documentation to verify costs - Compliance with all WCPS and Maryland state procurement requirements is mandatory
Description
Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) is soliciting sealed proposals from vendors to provide a variety of fresh produce for delivery to school locations as identified in the bid documents. WCPS anticipates awarding to multiple vendors under this Bid. WCPS will not guarantee any yearly purchase quantity or expenditure amount under the resultant award. The award under this bid will be non-exclusive as WCPS may purchase fresh produce throughout the life of the agreement from any supplier based upon availability, good value/quality, and competitive pricing.