Canyon School District Ionwave #27-00056MM-P5

UCARE solicitation for processing USDA commodity fruit into individual-cup products

UCARE is seeking qualified processors to turn USDA commodity fruit into individual-cup products for member school districts. - Government buyer: Utah Cooperative for Acquiring Resources Efficiently (UCARE), managed by the Canyons School District (CSD) Purchasing Department; contact named is Michelle McCombs. The cooperative serves 23 Utah school districts. - OEM benchmark: National Food Group is named as the manufacturer reference for five products; proposals may offer products equal to or better than its specifications. The documents do not identify National Food Group as the selected or participating supplier. - Products and commodities: Process USDA commodity apples (code 110361), peaches (100241), and mixed fruit (100212). Requested finished products are blue raspberry applesauce cups (A3530UN), strawberry applesauce cups (A1490), mango peach applesauce cups (A3810), diced peach cups (1740), and mixed fruit cups (1765). Product-by-product quantities are not stated; estimated total diverted usage is approximately 11,952 pounds and is not guaranteed. - Supplier and product requirements: Suppliers must be licensed in Utah and use USDA-approved processing plants approved by the Utah State Board of Education Child Nutrition office for the relevant commodities. Products must meet or exceed specifications, contain zero trans fat, and be supported by current SEPDS and required product, federal, and food-safety documentation. Facility audit scores must be at least 90%; suppliers must maintain food-recall procedures and provide samples if requested for evaluation. - Reporting and pricing: Submit product specifications, packaging details, and pricing through Schedule F. Provide monthly product-velocity reports and annual usage reports. Pricing is firm for each contract year; UCARE may award to one or multiple suppliers. - Contract term: One initial year from the effective date, with up to four additional annual extensions at UCARE's discretion.

Description

UCARE is seeking competitive sealed proposals from qualified suppliers to process USDA commodity apples, peaches, and mixed fruit. Canyons School District Purchasing Department manages the solicitation and receives proposals on UCARE’s behalf; an award may be made to one or multiple suppliers. Suppliers must be licensed to do business in Utah and be approved USDA processing plants with approval from the Utah State Board of Education Child Nutrition office. Estimated usage for July 1, 2027–June 30, 2028 is approximately 11,952 pounds and is not guaranteed.

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