Educational Service Unit 19 School District Ionwave #26-7571

Produce Supply and Delivery for ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative

ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative is seeking vendors to supply and deliver fresh produce to a consortium of school districts and public entities in the El Paso, Texas region. - Government Buyer: - ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative (El Paso, Texas) - Serves multiple school districts and public entities, including Anthony ISD, Canutillo ISD, El Paso ISD, Fabens ISD, Ft. Hancock ISD, Gadsden ISD, IDEA Public Schools, San Elizario ISD, Socorro ISD, Tornillo ISD, Ysleta ISD, and various county departments - Products/Services Requested: - Fresh produce (various types) - Delivery services to all participating entities - Key Requirements: - Fixed pricing for at least one year - Compliance with USDA and Texas Department of Agriculture Buy American Provisions - Vendors must use USDA-approved facilities and have HACCP/food safety programs - Proper handling, storage, and traceability for contamination - Minimum shelf-life of 5 days for all produce - Uniformed delivery personnel with criminal background checks - FDA-approved packaging and strict quality inspection protocols - Weekly notices on produce availability - No specific OEMs are named; solicitation is open to qualified produce suppliers

Description

This solicitation is a Request For Proposal issued by ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative to establish a contract with vendor(s) to furnish and deliver produce. The awarded vendor(s) must maintain quality standards, comply with USDA and Texas Department of Agriculture Buy American Provisions, and meet specific handling, storage, and delivery requirements. The contract includes provisions for sanitation, packaging, delivery, and product inspection, serving multiple school districts and entities in the region. Vendors awarded on the previous solicitation 25-7533 must respond to this solicitation for consideration of award.

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