Produce for Ogden City School District Nutrition Programs

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Background The Ogden City School District (OSD) is seeking competitive proposals from qualified suppliers to provide fresh produce for its National School Lunch Program (NSLP), Breakfast Program (SBP), After School Snack Programs (ASSP), and Seamless Summer Option (SSO). The goal of this contract is to ensure that students participating in these nutrition programs receive top-quality, fresh fruit and vegetable items sourced locally in Utah, domestically, and internationally. OSD currently participates in the Department of Defense (DoD) fruit and vegetable program, and this RFP aims to cover approximately half of OSD's produce needs for one school year. Suppliers must demonstrate their capability to meet all of OSD's fresh produce requirements if the district discontinues its participation in the DoD program during the contract period. Work Details The selected supplier will be responsible for providing fresh produce that meets the following criteria: 1. Produce must be XF/Grade A quality unless otherwise specified. 2. Deliveries must accommodate a maximum of bi-weekly schedules to all OSD schools before 9:00 a.m. on scheduled delivery dates. 3. The supplier must have refrigerated transportation services that comply with food safety standards, including HACCP and ServSafe criteria. 4. The supplier's employee will work directly with kitchen managers at each school to inspect deliveries for quality, ensuring poor-quality produce is replaced promptly. 5. The supplier must maintain a written food safety Recall Plan and a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) preventive food safety program. 6. A Bioterrorism preventive control plan must also be established to ensure safe production and harvesting of fruits and vegetables. Period of Performance The contract will commence upon board approval for the 2026-2027 school year, starting on July 1, 2026, and will continue for one year with an option for four additional one-year extensions at the discretion of the Board of Education. Place of Performance The contract will be performed within the Ogden City School District in Utah, covering various school locations as specified in the attached list. Bidder Requirements Bidders must meet specific eligibility requirements including: 1. Possession of a current Utah Business License. 2. Maintenance of liability insurance (General and Auto) with specified limits. 3. Provision of bonding information for drivers. 4. Compliance with federal requirements including Buy American provisions. 5. Minimum three years of experience working with educational facilities in fresh produce supply. 6. Submission of at least three references from similar institutions over the past three years. 7. Certification that neither the bidder nor its principals are debarred or suspended from government contracts.