Canyon School District Ionwave #26-00082MM-P5

Canyons School District Solicits Supplier for High-Quality Fresh Produce for School Nutrition Services

Canyons School District (CSD) in Utah is seeking a supplier for high-quality fresh produce to support its Nutrition Services across 46 schools. - Government Buyer: - Canyons School District (CSD), Utah - Central Warehouse in Sandy, UT serves as the main delivery location - Products Requested: - Wide variety of fresh produce, including: - Apples (Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith), apple slices - Bananas, cantaloupe, honeydew, seedless watermelon - Broccoli florettes, baby carrots, green cabbage, cauliflower florettes - Cilantro, cucumbers, green and red seedless grapes - Romaine lettuce (heads and chopped), lemons, limes - Green onions, yellow onions, oranges, Bartlett pears - Green peppers, pineapples, potatoes, strawberries - Tomatoes (regular and cherry select) - Detailed sample quantities provided (e.g., 2,600 cases of bananas, 1,600 cases of pineapples, 1,000 flats of strawberries) - Notable Requirements: - Supplier must be properly licensed in Utah and provide liability insurance - Refrigerated transportation required; no fuel surcharges allowed - Weekly deliveries (1-3 times per week) to the CSD Central Warehouse for distribution to 46 schools - Compliance with federal procurement and food safety standards (2 CFR 200.318-326, 7 CFR 210, 220, 250; HACCP; ServSafe) - Bioterrorism plan and food recall procedures required - Supplier must be able to handle USDA commodity items and reporting - Preference for small, minority, and women-owned businesses; Buy American provision applies - Firm fixed price contract; price is the primary award factor - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or produce brands are named; suppliers must provide manufacturer names and part numbers for each item in their proposal - Services: - Nutritional services, procurement management, compliance auditing, food safety training, and emergency response planning are referenced as part of the broader nutrition program

Description

This Request for Proposal (RFP) solicits competitive proposals from qualified suppliers to provide Canyons School District (CSD) with high quality fresh produce for Nutrition Services. The contract will cover the delivery of various produce items to the CSD Central Warehouse for distribution to 46 schools, with one to three deliveries per week. Suppliers must meet eligibility requirements including proper licensing, liability insurance, bonding, and compliance with federal procurement and food safety regulations. The contract period is one year with an option to extend annually for up to four additional years under the same terms and conditions.

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