Award_Memo_Shelf_Stable_Meals.pdf
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- AWARD - Shelf Stable Meals
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- BPM056532
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- Maryland
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This is an award memorandum from Wicomico County Public Schools (WCPS) in collaboration with Worcester County Public Schools regarding the award of Contract #39300-261 for shelf-stable meal kits. The solicitation, advertised via eMMA and EUNA/Bonfire on February 18, 2026, sought USDA-compliant shelf-stable meals to support student nutrition during summer break, with delivery to designated district sites. Two qualified bids were received on March 18, 2026, from Optimum Foods and Run Veggie. Optimum Foods was selected as the highest-scoring proposer based on evaluation of technical merit and pricing. The contract period begins upon award and extends through December 31, 2027, with WCPS retaining the option to renew the agreement for three additional one-year terms.
The award was made by Rick D Konrad, NIGP-CPP Procurement Manager, and meets all State of Maryland and Wicomico County Public Schools procurement and contracting requirements. No specific pricing information, set-asides, or funding source details are provided in the award memorandum.
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AWARD MEMORANDUM
TO: Dr. Micah Stauffer, Superintendent of Schools
RE: Contract #39300-261 is recommended for award to Optimum Foods for providing Shelf Stable Meals.
Executive Summary –
Wicomico County Public Schools (WCPS), in collaboration with Worcester County Public Schools, recently solicited proposals for the provision of USDA-compliant shelf-stable meal kits. These meals are essential for supporting student nutrition during the summer break and will be delivered to designated district sites.
Solicitation Information –
• RFP 39300-261 – Shelf Stable Meals was advertised via eMMA and EUNA/Bonfire on February
18, 2026.
• Following the public solicitation, two qualified bids were received on March 18, 2026:
Optimum Foods (Highest Scorer) Run Veggie
• Proposals were evaluated based on technical merit and pricing.
• Contract Period: The contract period shall begin upon award and remain in full force and effect until December 31, 2027, unless terminated or extended by WCPS. WCPS retains the option to renew the agreement for three (3) additional one-year terms.
Attachments –
• RFP #39300-261 Proposal Scoring
Qualifying statement –
“This Award meets all State of Maryland and Wicomico County Public Schools procurement and contracting requirements.”
Signed, Rick D Konrad Rick D Konrad, NIGP-CPP Procurement Manager purchasing@mywcps.org mailto:purchasing@mywcps.org
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