Fresh Vegetable Supply

The contract is for the supply of fresh broccoli, cabbage, collards, and grape or slicing tomatoes in school-ready packaging, requiring strict adherence to USDA No. 1 grade standards and a maintained cold chain throughout transportation and delivery. Products must be properly packaged to meet the nutritional and safety requirements of school meal programs, ensuring freshness, consistency, and readiness for immediate use in educational institutions. Compliance with food safety protocols, handling practices, and temperature control measures is mandatory to preserve product quality from harvest to final delivery. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under the North Carolina office of the Department of Agriculture, with a posting date of August 7, 2026, and a response deadline of August 17, 2026. The NAICS code 111219 identifies the industry classification as Other Vegetable Growing, indicating the focus on field-grown produce. While specific delivery locations and point of contact details are not provided, performance is expected within North Carolina, and all suppliers must be prepared to meet the logistical and quality criteria outlined in the procurement without reliance on additional set-aside designations or special eligibility requirements. Interested parties must submit proposals prior to the deadline via the official procurement portal linked in the contract data.