Purchase and Delivery of Seven Refrigerated Trucks

The Fontana Unified School District is soliciting proposals for the purchase and delivery of seven refrigerated trucks to support its Child Nutrition Department and various meal programs, including the National School Lunch Program. The required vehicles must be based on a current year Ford F-550 chassis or equivalent, equipped with a Thermo King 18 foot refrigerated cargo body or equivalent, featuring automatic defrost, electric standby operation, and remote temperature monitoring. The District has explicitly stated that the 650 cab is not considered an equivalent chassis. All vehicles must be delivered to the District Transportation Department and invoiced by June 30, 2027, though partial deliveries are permitted. Proposals must be submitted via the Procurement Portal by 2:00 pm on October 5, 2026. The contract will be awarded based on a point system where the highest score wins; while price is heavily weighted, it is not the sole determining factor. The successful vendor must provide all inclusive pricing with no fuel or delivery surcharges and maintain specific insurance coverages authorized in California. Required submission documents include a signed specification worksheet, business license, and various federal and state certifications regarding debarment, lobbying, and equal opportunity employment. The District also reserves the right to purchase additional vehicles under the same terms for up to twenty four months following the award.