New Haven Opengov #265167

Solicitation for Unitized Breakfast Items for New Haven Public Schools Meal Program

This opportunity seeks suppliers for unitized breakfast items to support the New Haven Public Schools meal program for the upcoming school year. - Government Buyer: - City of New Haven and Board of Education Food Service (BOE) - Managed by NHPS-Food Service - Products/Services Requested: - Unitized (pre-packaged) breakfast food items suitable for K-12 school meal programs - Quantities estimated for 182-190 school days; specific items and quantities to be detailed in proposals - Notable Requirements: - Firm fixed pricing, with limited exceptions for market changes - No minimum order requirements - Mandatory product quality standards and prior approval for substitutions - Annual reporting on purchased products - Delivery to Central Kitchen and various schools - Emphasis on supporting local economies, environmental sustainability, workforce, animal welfare, and nutrition - MWBE utilization and compliance with detailed evaluation criteria - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Contract is for one year, with options to renew for two additional years

Description

The City of New Haven and Board of Education Food Service (BOE) is soliciting proposals for breakfast items to be used in the school system's meal program for approximately 182-190 days. The contract is for one year from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. Pricing is firm fixed unless market conditions change materially, and quantities are estimated with rights to adjust. Delivery will be to the Central Kitchen and schools, with requirements for quality, substitutions, and reporting.

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