25FS1, Fresh Farm Food Products

The state of Maryland, through the Board of Education of Frederick County (FCPS), has issued an Invitation for Proposal (IFP) for RFP 25FS1, Fresh Farm Food Products. The intent of this solicitation is to establish a contract(s) to purchase local, fresh produce directly from farms and orchards to be served by the Food and Nutrition Services Department within FCPS. Proposals will be received prior to and no later than 2:00 P.M. on July 23, 2024, and a pre-proposal meeting will be held at 10:00 A.M. on July 2, 2024 through Google Meet. FCPS is accepting electronic bid submissions through OpenGov Procurement, and no bid submissions will be accepted via mail. The IFP outlines the required qualifications, key objectives, and deliverables for the contract.

Certified Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond to this solicitation. The Board of Education of Frederick County, Maryland, reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in bidding. The IFP does not provide any information on incumbent vendors, current contractors, or award value ranges.