New Haven Opengov #2026-HYRFP-CNH-346

New Haven Board of Education Seeks Direct Commodity Food Purchases for School Nutrition Program

This opportunity involves the City of New Haven Board of Education Food Service (NHPS-Food Service) seeking direct commodity food purchases for its Child Nutrition Program. - Government Buyer: - City of New Haven, Board of Education Food Service (NHPS-Food Service) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Yangs - Rich Chicks - Tyson - Advance - Hillshire - Products/Services Requested: - Wide range of commercial and commodity food items for school meals - Frozen fish (e.g., pollock fillets, fish fries) - Beef products (ground beef, steak, dippers, franks, Sloppy Joe, sliced steak) - Chicken products (fully cooked, grilled, boneless, teriyaki, Yangs 8-52724-1550-0 or equal, Rich Chicks 54410/13410/23415 or equal) - Turkey products (oven roasted breast, pepperoni, sausage breakfast pizza) - Pizza kits (whole grain, cheese, turkey pepperoni) - Granola, fruit, and 100% juice beverages (with calcium, no sugar added) - Notable part numbers: Yangs 8-52724-1550-0, Rich Chicks 54410/13410/23415 - Quantities: - Large-scale procurement, e.g., 126,000+ ground beef portions, 250,000+ juice servings, 100,000+ chicken portions - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Direct shipment from manufacturers (OEMs) required - Some items specify particular brands or "or equal" equivalents - Service period covers approximately 224 days, serving 17,500–19,000 meals daily - Separate technical and price proposals required; pricing only in price proposal - Electronic submission via City’s eProcurement portal

Description

The City of New Haven and Board of Education Food Service (BOE) are soliciting proposals for commercial and commodity food items shipped directly from manufacturers for the 2026 summer year and the 2026-2027 school year. The program includes approximately 224 service days and serves between 17,500 and 19,000 meals per day. The solicitation covers a wide range of food items including frozen fish, beef, chicken, turkey, pizza kits, beverages, and juices. The evaluation criteria include technical and price proposals, with pricing information required only in the price proposal. All responses must be submitted electronically via the City’s eProcurement portal by June 16, 2026.

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