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RFP 026-41 Commercial & USDA Foods

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RFP 026-41State & Local

Submission Closed02/25/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 424410

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ECE/Head Start – Bulk Food/Product Purchase and Delivery for Nutrition Services

Solicitation # 2026_nutrition_servicedelivery_rfpsct-edits.pdf

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Miscellaneous Items for Child Nutrition

Solicitation # RFP 2026-133

Northside Independent School District is soliciting sealed bids under RFP 2026-133 for the purchase of miscellaneous food and grocery items for its Child Nutrition program. The contract requires all products to comply with USDA Child Nutrition Reimbursable and Smart Snack guidelines, with specific labeling requirements including the CN logo and 6-digit product IDs for meat and meat alternate items. Deliveries are to be made F.O.B. Destination to the District's Child Nutrition Warehouse or other specified locations between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. CDT/CST. All goods must be delivered in original manufacturer packaging, and shipments of 40 cases or more must be wrapped on standard 48 by 40 inch pallets. The District will award the contract based on Best Value, considering responsiveness, completeness, and past performance rather than price alone. Proposers must submit their bids via the Bonfire portal by November 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT, including a price sheet, certification of insurance, W9, and three professional references. Compliance requirements are extensive, including certifications for domestic origin under the Buy American provision, HACCP food safety programs, and various Texas state and federal mandates regarding felony convictions, child support, and non-discrimination. Payment is issued within 30 days of receiving a proper invoice that references the appropriate purchase order number.

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Meriden Public Schools is seeking a vendor to supply and deliver a variety of commercial and USDA Foods to support its Food and Nutrition Services Program for the 2025-2026 school year. This program serves approximately 8,200 students across 13 school sites, all of which participate in the USDA Food and Nutrition Service Community Eligibility Provision, allowing breakfast and lunch to be provided at no cost to all enrolled students. The chosen vendor will be required to provide high-quality, nutritious products that comply with USDA Child Nutrition Program standards, ensuring that meal service is consistent and uninterrupted throughout the district. The contract is issued by the Board of Education-Food Services in Meriden, Connecticut, under the solicitation number RFP 026-41, with proposals due by February 25, 2026. Meriden Public Schools aims to collaborate closely with the selected vendor to maintain performance and menu consistency across all school sites. This partnership is critical for sustaining the district's commitment to offering healthy and appealing meals in a safe cafeteria environment, supporting the well-being and academic success of its diverse student population.

General Info

Meriden Public Schools seeks vendor for USDA-compliant food supply for 8,200 students, 2025-2026.

Agency

Connecticut → BOE-Food Services

NAICS

424410 - General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers

Place of Performance

CT, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

RFP 026-41 Commercial & USDA Foods for Meriden Public Schools

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RFP 026-41 Commercial & USDA Foods for Meriden Public Schools

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RFP 026-41 Cost Proposal Workbook Index

1 page · rfp

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RFP 026-41 Technical Proposal Workbook

8 pages · rfp

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedJan 28

Solicitation

Response DeadlineFeb 25

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

02/25/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyConnecticut → BOE-Food Services

Contacts1 person available

OfficeMeriden, CT, 06450, USA

Organization / AgencyConnecticut → BOE-Food Services

Office AddressMeriden, CT, 06450, USA

Contacts

Susan MartelContract Specialist

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Interested Companies (26)

Gold Star FoodsOntario, CA

Affinity GroupBrea, CA

0049485000006Harrison, OH

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Full Description

The goal of the Meriden Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services Program is to ensure healthy meals are served in a safe cafeteria environment. In the 2025-2026 school year, there were 8,200 enrolled students across 13 school sites. All school sites have elected the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Community Eligibility Provision, which is a non-pricing meal service option that allows Meriden Public Schools to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to all enrolled students. To continue serving nutritious, appealing meals to students, Meriden Public Schools seeks to partner with a vendor that can supply and deliver a varied menu of products, including commercial products and further processed USDA Foods, to all sites in accordance with USDA FNS Child Nutrition Program (CNP) requirements. Successful performance under this contract will result in dependable access to high-quality products for Meriden Public Schools, enabling uninterrupted meal service. Meriden Public Schools will work collaboratively with the selected vendor to maintain performance outcomes so that all school sites can consistently serve planned menus to students.

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