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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) from Durham Public Schools in North Carolina for a Staff Coffee and Tea Service Pilot Project. The RFP seeks proposals from vendors to provide coffee beans, coffee machines, tea bags, and other related supplies and services to be delivered to 3, 6, or 10 schools in the Durham Public Schools district for a 10-month pilot program. Vendors can bid on providing some or all of the requested items. The RFP provides detailed specifications on the types of products, quantities, and delivery requirements. Proposals are due on April 30, 2024, and Durham Public Schools reserves the right to award the contract to one or more vendors. The RFP outlines pricing requirements, including that pricing must be net of taxes and include all transportation and delivery charges. Pricing increases or decreases during the potential 4-year contract term may be negotiated based on consumer or wholesale price indices, but cannot exceed 5%. The RFP also includes evaluation criteria focused on the quality and safety of products, reporting and documentation, educational opportunities provided to the district, and the vendor's business operations.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not specified. The budget range or possible award value is also not provided.