Beef Products

Agua Fria Union High School District #216 is seeking to establish a cooperative contract under solicitation IFB 26-01-31 for the procurement of high-quality, locally sourced beef products. The beef will support student meal programs through Food Services and educational activities within Career and Technical Education (CTE) Culinary Arts programs. To qualify, all beef products must be sourced and processed within the State of Arizona and comply with Arizona Department of Education Try It Local requirements, meaning they must be produced, processed, and distributed within 400 miles of the consumer or within the same state. The scope of work includes various product categories such as ground beef, smash patties, hot dogs, diced or cubed beef, and specialty cuts like roast beef, steaks, and brisket. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidders, with the district intending to make multiple awards to meet diverse product needs and geographic delivery requirements. Deliveries are conducted on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed minimum or maximum quantities, and all shipments are FOB Destination with freight and unloading costs included in the pricing. Contractors must provide weekly availability updates at least seven days prior to delivery and maintain strict temperature controls during transport. Compliance requirements include providing Child Nutrition labels, product formulation statements, and adhering to Buy American and Smart Snacks in School standards. Payment terms are net thirty days, and bidders must submit their offers electronically via ProcureNow, including a W-9 and Certificate of Insurance.