AWARD - Shelf Stable Meals

Wicomico County Public Schools, in collaboration with Worcester County Public Schools, awarded Contract #39300-261 for shelf-stable meal kits to support student nutrition during summer break. The procurement sought USDA-compliant shelf-stable meals for delivery to designated district sites, with the solicitation advertised via eMMA and EUNA/Bonfire on February 18, 2026. Two qualified bids were received on March 18, 2026, from Optimum Foods and Run Veggie, with Optimum Foods selected as the highest-scoring proposer based on evaluation of technical merit and pricing. The contract period begins upon award and extends through December 31, 2027, with options for WCPS to renew the agreement for three additional one-year terms. Rick D Konrad, NIGP-CPP Procurement Manager, issued the award on April 16, 2026, confirming compliance with all State of Maryland and Wicomico County Public Schools procurement and contracting requirements.

The award memorandum does not specify set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations eligible to respond to this procurement. No incumbent vendor information, existing infrastructure requirements, or technology integration specifications are detailed in the award documentation. Additionally, the memorandum does not provide specific pricing information, contract values, budget ranges, or funding source details. As this announcement represents a notification of award rather than an active solicitation opportunity, prospective vendors should note that Optimum Foods has been selected as the contractor, and the submission deadline of April 17, 2026, has already passed.