New Haven Opengov #2024-RFP-028

New Haven Board of Education solicits fresh and frozen bread and bakery products for school meal programs.

This opportunity from the New Haven Board of Education Food and Nutrition Department seeks suppliers for fresh and frozen bread and bakery products to support school meal programs. - Government Buyer: - New Haven Board of Education Food and Nutrition Department (Food Service-NHPS) - Products Requested: - Wide range of whole grain and gluten-free bread items - Includes sliced bread, rolls, buns, pita bread, wraps, and individually wrapped frozen bakery products - Specific quantities for each item, e.g. 800,000 units of whole grain white bread (sliced), 1,700,000 Kaiser sandwich rolls, and various other rolls and wraps - Notable Requirements: - Products must support both school year and summer meal programs - Approximately 22,000 meals served daily over 224 service days - Emphasis on continuity of supply and minimizing brand changes to avoid disruptions - Contract aims to improve service, expedite deliveries, streamline paperwork, reduce administrative costs, and contain food costs - Contract Structure: - One-year initial term with options to renew for two additional one-year periods - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors mandated; open to all qualified suppliers

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of various types of bread and bakery products for the Food Service-NHPS. The contract includes a wide range of whole grain and gluten-free bread products, including sliced bread, rolls, buns, pita bread, and wraps, with quantities specified for each item. The contract period is one year with options to renew for two additional years. The project aims to improve service, delivery, and cost containment for the school meals program. All responses must be submitted via the procurement portal by June 4, 2024.

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