Washington County Public Schools Wcps #2026-67

WCPS Solicits Multi-Vendor Fresh Produce Supply for School Locations

Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) is seeking multiple vendors to supply and deliver a wide range of fresh produce to various school locations in Washington County, Maryland. - Government Buyer: - Washington County Public Schools (WCPS), Board of Education - Products Requested: - Fresh produce items including cucumbers, russet potatoes, watermelon, green and red peppers, red onions, broccoli, navel oranges, cantaloupe, honeydew, peaches, local variety apples, pears, tomatoes (including grape tomatoes), celery (diced and sticks), cauliflower, chopped romaine, shredded lettuce, green leaf lettuce, baby carrots, shredded carrots, bananas, and red seedless grapes - Detailed specifications for each item (e.g., grade, size, packaging) and estimated annual usage quantities (e.g., 3,600 apples, 2,600 bananas, 3,200 baby carrots) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Open to both wholesalers/distributors and farm direct suppliers, with separate price proposal forms - Non-exclusive, multi-vendor contract: WCPS may purchase from any supplier based on availability, quality, and price - No guaranteed minimum purchase or expenditure - Vendors must submit sample invoices for specific periods to verify costs - Compliance with Maryland commercial nondiscrimination and minority business enterprise laws - Registration with eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) and WCPS vendor database required - Delivery Locations: - Multiple school sites and central office cafeterias throughout Washington County, Maryland - No specific OEMs or brand names are mentioned; the opportunity is open to all qualified produce suppliers.

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 and will not guarantee any yearly purchase quantity or expenditure amount. The award will be non-exclusive, allowing WCPS to purchase fresh produce throughout the life of the agreement from any supplier based on availability, quality, and competitive pricing.

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