Trumbull School District Civicplus #6572

Trumbull Board of Education Solicits Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, and Juice Bars for School Cafeterias

This procurement seeks the supply and delivery of ice cream, frozen yogurt, and frozen juice bars for nine school cafeterias in Trumbull, Connecticut, with a strong emphasis on nutritional compliance and service requirements. - Government Buyer: - Town of Trumbull Board of Education (primary) - Connecticut State Department of Education (regulatory/oversight) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Annie's Frozen Yogurt - Country Pure Foods (Sidekicks Smooth Frozen Juice Bars) - Hershey's Ice Cream - J&J Snack Foods - Rosati Ice, Inc. - Rich's Ice Cream - New England Ice Cream - Affinity Sales - Thurston - Gordon Food Service - Products/Services Requested: - Single-serve ice cream, frozen yogurt, and 100% juice bars - Example products: Annie's Alaskan Vanilla Frozen Yogurt (Item 45320), Sidekicks Smooth Frozen 100% Juice Bars (Codes 2013, 2009, etc.) - Multiple flavors and formats, all meeting strict nutritional standards (calorie, fat, sugar, sodium limits) - Freezer storage cabinets (with locking devices and tamper-proof plugs) for each school cafeteria - Weekly delivery and regular servicing of freezer cabinets - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All products must comply with state and federal School Nutrition Guidelines and be on the Acceptable Foods List - CNP labels or Product Formulation Statements (PFS) required for all food items - Freezer cabinets must be installed, maintained, and additional units provided if requested - Deliveries must occur on Thursdays between 8:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., as scheduled - Contract covers one school year with options for up to two additional years - No artificial sweeteners or chemically altered fats permitted - Period of Performance: - Initial term: 2026-2027 school year - Option to extend for up to two additional years - Locations: - Nine school cafeterias in Trumbull, CT - Oversight by Connecticut State Department of Education

Description

This bid invitation is for the procurement of ice cream, frozen yogurt, and frozen 100% juice bars for the Trumbull School District's nine school cafeterias. The products must meet specific nutritional guidelines including calorie, fat, sugar, and sodium limits, and comply with state and federal standards. The successful bidder will also be responsible for furnishing, installing, and servicing storage cabinets, as well as delivering the products weekly during the school year 2026-2027. The bid is open with a response deadline of May 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

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