Purchase and Delivery of Seven Refrigerated Trucks

The Fontana Unified School District is soliciting proposals under RFP No. 26/27-0010 for the purchase and delivery of seven refrigerated trucks to support its Child Nutrition Department and various feeding programs. The vehicles must be based on a current year Ford F-550 chassis or equal, featuring a Thermo King 18 foot refrigerated cargo body or equal, with specific requirements for automatic defrost, electric standby operation, and remote temperature monitoring. The District explicitly excludes the 650 cab as an equivalent option. All vehicles must be delivered and invoiced to the District Transportation Department by June 30, 2027, though partial deliveries are permitted. The District also reserves the right to purchase additional vehicles under the same pricing terms for up to 24 months following the award. Proposals are due by 2:00 pm on October 5, 2026, via the electronic procurement portal. Award decisions will be based on a point system where the highest score wins; while price is heavily weighted, it is not the sole determining factor. Required submission documents include a signed specification worksheet, business license, and various federal and state certifications, including USDA debarment and Equal Opportunity Employment compliance. The contract is funded in part by the National School Lunch Program and requires the vendor to maintain California-authorized insurance. Payment will be issued within 30 to 60 days following the delivery and acceptance of each vehicle, provided an itemized invoice with the VIN and purchase order number is submitted.