Bread and Bakery Products

Stockton Unified School District is requesting proposals for bread and bakery products to supply district schools on at least a weekly basis, with proposals due June 26, 2026. Addendum #1 was posted June 22, 2026 and prospective bidders must acknowledge receipt in their bid submission.

All products must meet Child Nutrition Program requirements and comply fully with USDA regulations, with at least 80 percent of grains offered at lunch weekly meeting whole grain-rich criteria as defined in 7 CFR 210.2 (grain content between 50 and 100 percent whole grain, with any remaining grains enriched). Required products include sandwich loaf bread, hot dog buns, English muffins, breadsticks, hamburger buns, hoagie rolls, and bagels. The vendor must demonstrate consistency, strong food safety practices, and capacity to meet distribution across a large school district.

Delivery spans 40 elementary school sites with a uniform window of 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and four secondary school sites with a 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. window, all located in Stockton. Order volumes vary by location based on enrollment and meal program needs, as specified by the District's Child Nutrition Services designee at each site.

The contract term is for the 2026/2027 fiscal year (Bid Nos. 25-16 and 26-16) with potential renewal upon mutual written agreement, provided the original term plus any renewals do not exceed five years total. Compensation is based on the pricing proposal submitted at bid closing, with monthly payments processed within thirty days of approved invoice upon satisfactory delivery. Non-resident vendors are subject to California tax withholding up to seven percent and must provide either a CA590 or CA587 form. The vendor must maintain insurance coverage as specified in the RFP documents, with all policies issued by California Admitted Insurers rated A or better. Employees with potential contact with students under age eighteen require fingerprinting clearance. Federal certifications for contracts utilizing federal funds apply.