Corpus Christi Independent School District #FY27-P-0015

Fresh fruit and vegetable supply for Corpus Christi Independent School District

Corpus Christi Independent School District is seeking suppliers for a recurring fresh-produce program serving its school meal operations. - Government buyer: Corpus Christi Independent School District, Office of Purchasing and Distribution, Corpus Christi, Texas. - Procurement: Fresh fruit and vegetables, with locally produced and exotic varieties sought where available. No OEMs, brands, or vendors are named in the materials. - Scale and ordering: The program serves approximately 8,900 daily portions, three times per week. Actual needs may vary with enrollment and participation; suppliers should provide availability, package or size, pricing, and minimum-order details. - Delivery and compliance: Scheduled deliveries go to the district’s Central Kitchen. Vendors must hold the applicable Texas food license. For purchases using relevant school nutrition program funds, products must be U.S.-produced or, for agricultural commodities, at least 51% U.S.-processed. Equivalent items require district approval. - Items listed in the proposal sheet: Acorn squash; Granny Smith and Red Delicious apples; apricot; artichoke; asparagus; avocado; banana; beet; green and red bell peppers; black currant; blackberry; blueberry; broccoli; Brussels sprouts; butternut squash; cabbage; cantaloupe; carrot; cassava; cauliflower; celery; cherimoya; cherry; chili pepper; clementine; coconut; collard greens; corn; cranberry; cucumber; daikon; dragon fruit; eggplant; additional produce varieties listed in the proposal sheet. - Quantities and part numbers: No item-level quantities or part numbers are provided; suppliers are asked to state availability and pricing. - Period of performance: Not specified in the provided materials.

Description

Corpus Christi Independent School District is requesting proposals for the purchase of fresh fruit and vegetables. The RFP includes proposal instructions, contract terms, delivery requirements, and evaluation factors. Deliveries are specified FOB Destination in Corpus Christi, Texas, with drop shipments to the Central Kitchen on Mondays and Wednesdays by 10:00 a.m. During the transition to Bonfire, vendors are instructed to submit hard-copy proposals to the Office of Purchasing & Distribution as specified in the proposal documents.

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