CHR26007-PIZZA_qa.pdf

This is an Addendum to Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Christina School District in Delaware for a Fresh Pizza procurement contract. The addendum addresses three clarifications submitted by prospective offerors regarding pizza specifications and ingredient requirements. The RFP, issued on March 25, 2026, seeks vendors to supply three pizza varieties—cheese, cheese with pepperoni, and vegetable with broccoli and mushrooms—for a three-year contract commencing July 1, 2026. Each pizza must meet strict specifications including a minimum 15-inch size cut into eight slices, at least 51% whole grain flour content, low-fat cheese, and no more than 30% of calories from fat. Delivery will occur to multiple school locations across the district on varying schedules, typically one to two days per week, with drop times between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM. The deadline for written questions was April 8, 2026 at 12:00 noon EST, proposals are due May 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST, product evaluation samples are required May 15, 2026 between 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM, and award notification is estimated for June 30, 2026. The contract term is three years with two optional one-year renewal periods.

The addendum clarifies that 14-inch pizzas are not acceptable and that 15-inch pizzas are required, that protein weight on pepperoni pizzas includes both cheese and pepperoni to meet the total protein specification, and that no substitutions are permitted for broccoli on vegetable pizzas. Vendors must submit unit pricing per pizza for each variety with prices fixed through June 30, 2027, and may offer prompt payment discounts. The evaluation committee will score proposals based on nutritional value (20%), taste/texture/appearance (20%), vendor competence/experience/reliability (20%), sanitation of facility and staff (15%), and cost (25%). Bid and performance bond requirements have been waived. The district reserves the right to award multiple vendors, reject any or all proposals, make partial awards, or award by individual schools. The procurement includes piggybacking provisions allowing other Delaware school districts to utilize any awarded contracts.