Santa Maria-Bonita School District PlanetBids #2627-02 JH (RFP)

Fresh Produce Procurement and Delivery for Central Coast Cooperative Purchasing Collective

The Central Coast Cooperative Purchasing Collective, led by the Santa Maria-Bonita School District, is seeking proposals for the procurement and delivery of a wide variety of fresh produce to multiple school districts and agencies in California. - Government Buyer: - Santa Maria-Bonita School District (Contracts and Procurement Department), acting on behalf of the Central Coast Cooperative Purchasing Collective - Products/Services Requested: - Extensive assortment of fresh produce, including apples (multiple varieties and formats), carrots (various cuts and packaging), lettuce mixes, berries, grapes, citrus, melons, peppers, tomatoes, and more - Both whole and pre-packaged/prepared items (e.g., sliced apples, carrot sticks, fruit chunks) - Quantities specified for each item, ranging from dozens to thousands of cases, pounds, or flats - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must comply with USDA National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and California Department of Education (CDE) K-12 nutritional regulations - Mandatory submission of product samples for certain items as specified in the RFP - Delivery to multiple member districts/agencies across California - Preference for California-grown produce for certain items (e.g., Hass avocados, kiwis) - No fuel surcharges allowed; pricing adjustments subject to CPI - Cooperative and piggybackable contract structure, allowing other agencies to utilize the resulting agreement - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brand manufacturers are named, as the procurement is for general fresh produce from qualified vendors - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term of one year, with up to two optional one-year renewals - Pricing firm for the initial period, with adjustments allowed per CPI for renewals

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the procurement and delivery of fresh produce to members of the Central Coast Cooperative Purchasing Collective. Vendors are required to submit mandatory product samples by September 3, 2026, and proposals electronically by September 22, 2026. The contract duration is from November 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with two optional one-year renewal periods. The solicitation is managed by the Santa Maria-Bonita School District and includes detailed instructions and conditions for proposers.

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