179-2324-240-CNS_FFS_SFI_PROD

The state of North Carolina, through Durham Public Schools, is seeking proposals for a Farm Fresh Specialty & Seasonal Food Items contract. The selected vendor will provide a list of currently available products and firm fixed fee pricing, as well as an estimated list of future seasonal products and firm fixed fee pricing. Eligible products may include produce, meat, honey, eggs, and other local and regional items. Proposals are due by April 30, 2024 and will be publicly opened. The initial contract term is one year, with options to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. Vendor pricing must be net of taxes and include all transportation and delivery charges, with deliveries to either 50 school sites for 10 months or the DPS School Nutrition Services Warehouse. Award criteria will focus on the quality and safety of food products, reporting and documentation, educational opportunities, and the vendor's business operations, including whether the vendor is a small business.

This opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, with no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFP does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not provide a listed award value or budget range.