Orange Unified School District Planet bids #2627-001

Orange Unified School District Food Safety & Sanitation Services RFP

Orange Unified School District is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive Food Safety & Sanitation Services for its Nutrition Services Department across 42 school sites and a central kitchen. - Government Buyer: - Orange Unified School District, Purchasing Department - Scope of Work: - Routine service visits (8 rotations per year per site, totaling 316 annual visits) - Food safety and sanitation audits - Staff training on product use, dispensing systems, and equipment - Consultation and reporting services - Supply of chemical sanitation products, ancillary supplies, and consumables - Dish machine cleaning service for the Central Kitchen - Products/Services Requested: - Chemical sanitation products (no specific part numbers provided) - Paper goods and consumables - Training, audits, and consultation services - Dish machine cleaning (Central Kitchen, 8 rotations/year) - Notable Requirements: - All-inclusive per-rotation fee covering all service components - Compliance with federal and state safety standards (OSHA, EPA) - Comprehensive insurance and criminal background checks - Tobacco-free policy adherence - Electronic bid submission and strict communication protocols during solicitation - Required certifications: non-collusion, debarment, lobbying restrictions, clean air and water, equal opportunity employment, Iran Contracting Act compliance, W-9, vendor questionnaire, proof of insurance - OEMs: - No specific OEMs are mentioned; vendors must supply all necessary materials and equipment - Potential Vendors: - Allied Solutions, American Sanitary Supply, Madison Materials, Running Logistics LLC, Southland Technology, Inc. - Contract Term: - Initial term for the 2026-2027 school year, with two optional one-year extensions (maximum three years) - Estimated Contract Value: - Based on scope and district size, likely in the $250,000–$750,000 range over three years

Description

Orange Unified School District is seeking qualified vendors to provide Food Safety & Sanitation Services to its Nutrition Services Department. The services include chemical sanitation products, paper goods, training, audits, and consultation to support the District's Nutrition Services Program. The contract duration covers the 2026 - 2027 school year. Proposals are due electronically by September 25, 2026, and the district encourages online Q&A until September 18, 2026.

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