2026-IFB-008 SUSD12 Weekly Fresh Produce Delivery via Box-Truck

Sunnyside Unified School District #12 is soliciting bids under solicitation 2026-IFB-008 for the weekly delivery of fresh produce, including fruits, vegetables, and specialty items, to various school sites. Due to space limitations at certain locations, all deliveries must be made via box trucks, as semi-trucks are strictly prohibited. The contract is intended to begin on September 30, 2026, and run through September 29, 2027, with the possibility of up to four additional one-year extensions. The award will be granted to a single vendor based on the lowest responsible and responsive bid. The selected vendor must provide next-day delivery for emergency phone orders and resolve any defective or shorted orders on the same day of delivery. Requirements include providing a local Tucson representative and adhering to USDA nutrition standards and Buy American provisions, which mandate that products be 100 percent American-grown or contain over 51 percent domestically grown agricultural commodities. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the district portal by September 23, 2026, including a pricing form, W-9, and Certificate of Insurance. Payment terms are net thirty days following the submission of detailed invoices to the district's accounts payable department.