Ccps bid #26-15: bread and rolls

Cecil County Public Schools, in conjunction with the Eastern Shore Educational Consortium Food Service Committee representing seven county school districts (Caroline County, Cecil County, Dorchester County, Kent County, Somerset County, Wicomico County, and Worcester County), is seeking sealed bids from responsive and responsible companies for the delivery of fresh bread and rolls. The procurement is designed to supply these staple food items to multiple county public school systems across Maryland's Eastern Shore region. Bidders must demonstrate capability to deliver fresh bread and rolls on a consistent basis to meet the food service needs of the seven participating school districts. The sealed bid submission deadline is May 12, 2026, with the bid posting date of April 13, 2026, providing interested vendors with approximately one month to prepare and submit their proposals. While specific evaluation criteria, required qualifications, and detailed delivery schedules are not explicitly outlined in the available documentation, potential bidders should anticipate standard procurement evaluation factors typical of school food service contracts, including pricing competitiveness, product quality and freshness standards, delivery reliability, and the vendor's experience in institutional food supply.

The solicitation document provided does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) restrictions, or preferences that would limit competition to particular vendor categories. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available materials, nor are there references to existing technology infrastructure or systems requiring integration with a successful bidder's operations. Similarly, the budget range or anticipated award value for this bread and rolls supply contract has not been disclosed in the summary information available. Interested vendors should contact Cecil County Public Schools or the Eastern Shore Educational Consortium Food Service Committee directly for additional specifications regarding bid requirements, performance standards, contract duration, estimated volumes, and any applicable minority or small business participation opportunities that may enhance their competitive position.