Corona-Norco Unified School District Bonfire #RFP No. 2026-27-324

Corona-Norco Unified School District RFP for Locally Grown Fresh Produce Supply

Corona-Norco Unified School District is seeking proposals for the supply of locally grown fresh produce to support its Child Nutrition Services Department. - Government Buyer: - Corona-Norco Unified School District, Child Nutrition Services Department - Products/Services Requested: - Locally grown, fresh, seasonal produce - Must be grown and harvested within 150 miles of the District’s Child Nutrition Services Warehouse - Detailed item list provided in solicitation attachment - Related services for produce supply and delivery - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on sourcing from local farms, including small and mid-scale farms - Preference for socially disadvantaged, women, and disabled veteran-owned farm operations - Compliance with certifications and declarations (non-collusion, background checks, drug-free and tobacco-free campus policies) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - No technical equipment or branded products are requested; focus is on agricultural produce and local sourcing

Description

The Corona-Norco Unified School District is requesting proposals from providers of locally grown fresh produce and related services for the District’s Child Nutrition Services Department. The solicitation aims to source fresh, seasonal produce grown and harvested within 150 miles of the District’s Child Nutrition Services Warehouse. The goal is to improve the freshness and nutritional quality of produce served to students, reduce food miles, and strengthen the regional farm economy, including support for small and mid-scale farms, socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, women, and disabled veteran-owned farm operations.

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