New Haven Opengov #2026-HYRFP-CNH-350

New Haven Board of Education seeks vendors for school meal program supplies

The City of New Haven Board of Education Food Service (NHPS-Food Service) is seeking vendors to supply essential products for its school meals program, which serves up to 19,000 meals daily over approximately 224 days. - Government Buyer: - City of New Haven Board of Education Food Service (NHPS-Food Service) - Products/Services Requested: - Cooking and food preparation utensils (all types, household) - Food processing paper (butcher, butter, freezer, vegetable paper, etc.) - Plastic and Styrofoam food service items (cups, forks, plastic coated dishes, plastic food wrap, etc.) - Quantities: - Not specified; procurement supports 17,500-19,000 meals daily - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must supply specified brands as required by the City - Ability to source from third-party producers if requested - City may use secondary suppliers to ensure continuity of supply - Emphasis on improving service, expediting deliveries, streamlining paperwork, and containing product costs - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the notice - Place of Performance: - New Haven, CT (school meal program facilities) - Contract Duration: - Covers approximately 224 days (summer and school year)

Description

The City of New Haven Board of Education Food Service (BOE) is soliciting bids for Paper & Supplies for the summer & school year meals program, which runs approximately 224 days serving 17,500-19,000 meals per day. The goal is to establish vendor(s) to improve services, expedite deliveries, streamline paperwork, reduce administrative costs, and contain product costs. Continuity of supply must be maintained, and vendors may be required to purchase specified brands from third-party producers. The City reserves the right to utilize secondary suppliers.

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