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The Ocean Springs School District (OSSD) in Mississippi is seeking proposals for Ready-To-Eat Pizza with Pizza Delivery Services for the 2025-2026 school year through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The procurement targets 16-inch pepperoni and cheese pizzas that meet USDA nutritional requirements, to be delivered weekly to three school locations: Ocean Springs High School, Ocean Springs Middle School, and Ocean Springs Upper Elementary. Vendor requirements include using enriched flour, 100% real mozzarella, at least 24 pepperoni slices per pizza, and strict adherence to nutritional and food safety standards. The district estimates needing 850-900+ pizza slices per day at the high school, 500-550+ slices at the middle school, and 800-850+ slices at the upper elementary school. The RFP was posted on 5/25/2025, with the bid opening scheduled for 6/12/2025 at 2:00 PM CST, and an anticipated board recommendation on 6/27/2025. Vendors must provide detailed nutritional documentation, maintain proper food temperatures, and ensure consistent delivery from August 6, 2025, through May 20, 2026.

Vendors must possess a valid Mississippi food service license and complete a criminal background investigation certification. They are required to provide comprehensive certificates of insurance and demonstrate capability to deliver to all specified school locations. While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, vendors must meet all standard procurement requirements for school food service contracts. The proposal form requires detailed pricing for boxed pepperoni and cheese pizzas, including delivery costs. Although specific budget ranges were not explicitly stated, the volume of pizza slices (approximately 2,150-2,300 per day across three schools) suggests a substantial annual contract value. Vendors will need to demonstrate compliance with USDA nutritional guidelines, food safety protocols, and the ability to consistently meet the district's precise delivery specifications and volume requirements.