Chesapeake Public Schools Opengov #02-2627

Chesapeake Public Schools Frozen Foods Supply Contract for School Nutrition

Chesapeake Public Schools is seeking vendors to supply a comprehensive range of frozen foods for its school nutrition program. - Government Buyer: - Chesapeake Public Schools, School Nutrition Services - Products/Services Requested: - Wide variety of frozen foods, including: - Whole grain bakery items (e.g., biscuits, buns, croissants, muffins, waffles, scones, pizza dough) - Meats and meat alternates (e.g., chicken drumsticks, beef sliders, turkey breast, sausage patties, plant-based burgers, fish sticks) - Gluten-free and vegan options (e.g., gluten-free bread, buns, muffins, plant-based burgers) - Frozen fruits and vegetables (e.g., blueberries, broccoli, carrots, green beans, zucchini, collard greens) - Prepared entrees and specialty items (e.g., calzones, enchiladas, egg rolls, smoothies, sauces, Italian ice) - Notable quantities include bulk orders such as 3150 cases of calzones and smoothies, and 2548 cases of chicken drumsticks - Each product specifies part numbers, case pack sizes, and minimum shipment requirements - OEMs and Brands Highlighted: - Kay Foods/Chow & Ciao, Maid-Rite, Rich's, Bridgeford, Tasty Brands, Simplot, Con Agra/Udis, Michigan Freeze Pack, Bake Crafters, S&F Foods, Arctic Gardens, J&J Snack, Proview, Gold Creek, Jones Dairy Farm, Perdue Harvestland, Pictsweet, JSB/Muffintown, Hadley Farms, Schwans, Michael Foods/Papetti's, ES Foods, McCain Foods, Kelloggs/Eggo, Fat Cat Bakery, Hormel, Dr. Praeger's, JTM, Barfresh, Abuelita, Arlington Valley Farms, Van's, General Mills/Yoplait, Classic Delight, Chefler, Froot Jooce, Pillsbury, Albie's, Hanover Brand, Schwans/Minh - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Fixed unit pricing for the contract duration - Compliance with Buy American provisions and all relevant federal, state, and local regulations - Delivery to a specified Chesapeake, VA address during set hours - Minimum shipment quantities and case pack sizes for each item - Products must meet nutritional standards for school food service (e.g., whole grain-rich, smart snack compliant, specific meat/grain/fruit/vegetable equivalents) - Encouragement of minority firm participation - District reserves the right to test products, require bonds/insurance, and reject or modify bids as needed

Description

The Chesapeake Public School District is seeking bids from qualified, licensed, and insured vendors to provide school nutrition services for frozen foods. The contract period is from September 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with unit prices fixed for the duration. Delivery is to be made between 7:00 am and 2:00 pm at the specified address. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov platform and will be awarded based on conformance to specifications, price, and references.

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