Food, General Grocery Items & Catering Services

Denton Independent School District (Denton ISD) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to supply food products, general grocery items, and catering services as needed across the entire district. This solicitation calls for pricing submitted as discounts off current manufacturer price lists or fixed price lists, or a combination thereof, with indefinite quantities allowing flexibility in ordering. Awards for this contract will be made to multiple vendors on an incremental basis during the solicitation period, encouraging early submissions and ongoing evaluation. Denton ISD intends to present initial vendor recommendations to its Board of Trustees by November 11, 2025. The contract term begins upon award and continues through August 31, 2026, with one automatic renewal option for an additional year subject to district needs and mutual agreement. This contract supports a range of local, state, federal, and grant-funded programs, ensuring broad applicability. Vendors, including sole source providers, must submit complete proposals with all required attachments to be considered, as missing information can negatively impact evaluation. The place of performance is district-wide in Texas, and all deliveries are coordinated accordingly. While specific contract clauses, FAR provisions, or pricing details were not formally identified or provided, the procurement emphasizes compliance with bidding procedures, submission mandates, and documentation standards. Packaging requirements generally specify standardized unit and case quantities, with some frozen product considerations. The solicitation does not stipulate explicit contract value, FOB terms, or detailed evaluation criteria; however, adherence to submission deadlines, proposal completeness, and pricing methodology are key factors. The point of contact for this solicitation is Amy Pierce via email or phone. Submissions are accepted through an online portal, and the contract will proceed on a best-value basis with multiple awards to ensure Denton ISD’s comprehensive supply needs are met effectively throughout the performance period.