2021 Fresh Made Pizza for Lunch Service

Northville Public Schools in Wayne County, Michigan issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) on July 14, 2021 for fresh made pizza lunch service during the 2021 school year. The district sought proposals to supply up to 14,000 pizzas annually for delivery to six elementary schools (totaling 180 pizzas weekly), two middle schools (285 pizzas weekly), and one high school (85 pizzas weekly). All pizzas must be 14 inches in diameter, sliced into eight equal slices, and comply with National School Lunch Program nutritional requirements and Child Nutrition Meal Pattern Requirements; cheese pizzas must weigh 38.1 ounces with light mozzarella (16 oz), whole grain crust equaling two bread equivalents per slice, and low-sodium sauce (6.0 ounces), while pepperoni pizzas must meet the same weight specification with reduced-fat and sodium pepperoni (2 oz total). Pizzas must be delivered fresh in insulated or hot boxes no earlier than 30 minutes before scheduled delivery times and must exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit upon arrival. Bidders were required to submit two sealed copies of the completed Bid Proposal Form to Michael Zopf, Assistant Superintendent, at the Board of Education Office (405 W. Main Street, Northville, MI 48167) by 11:00 a.m. on August 6, 2021, with bid opening and public reading scheduled for 11:15 a.m. that same day; final contract award was anticipated at the August 10, 2021 Board of Education meeting. Required submissions included complete nutrient analysis data sheets, health inspection ratings, client references, certified proof of meal pattern compliance, samples (two hot pizzas—one cheese and one pepperoni) for evaluation at bid opening, temporary branded advertisement for serving lines, sworn and notarized familial relationship disclosure statements, Iran Economic Sanctions Act affidavits, and equal opportunity certifications. Bid prices must include all delivery charges and remain firm for 60 days after opening, and electronic submissions were not accepted.

The RFP contained no identified set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types eligible to respond, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors were specified in the available documentation. No disadvantaged enterprise requirements, certifications, or preferences were mentioned in the procurement materials. The district reserved the right to award the contract to multiple vendors to meet volume requirements and provide variety, and to accept or reject any or all proposals in whole or in part or waive any irregularities. The district also reserved the right to award the contract to other than the low bidder. No specific award values or budget ranges were disclosed in the RFP materials. Interested bidders could direct questions regarding specifications to Ms. Carrie Morfino at morfinoca@northvilleschools.org or 248-344-3690 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. EST. Upon award, the winning bidder's proposal would be incorporated into the District's Purchase Order, which would become the binding contract, with RFP terms taking precedence in case of conflicts.