RFP 026-48 Fresh Bakery Products

Meriden Public Schools is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors for the supply and distribution of fresh bakery products for the 2026-2027 school year, with an estimated contract value of approximately $60,000. Fresh bakery products are defined as items not previously frozen, maintained below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, and baked within 48 hours prior to delivery. The solicitation, identified as RFP 026-48, was posted on March 25, 2026, with responses due by April 14, 2026. The contracting agency is the Board of Education Food Services in Connecticut, with Susan Martel as the primary contact for this procurement. While this request specifically targets fresh bakery goods for school food service, related documents include a professional services agreement between the City of Meriden and an external consultant, Sally James LLC. This agreement outlines detailed terms for a three-year contract with options for extension, emphasizing consultant duties, indemnification, insurance, and payment terms, serving as a model for professional service engagements within the city. The current bakery product solicitation, however, focuses on vendors providing consumable goods meeting strict freshness and storage conditions to support the nutritional needs of Meriden Public Schools.