Charter School Institute - Food Service - Pizza - CILA

The Charter School Institute School Food Authority is issuing a Request for Bid on behalf of Colorado International Language Academy (CILA) in Colorado Springs for whole grain pizza products compliant with USDA National School Lunch Guidelines during the 2026-2027 school year. The procurement encompasses two pizza types: whole grain pepperoni pizza and whole grain cheese pizza, each to be delivered fresh, baked, and sliced into eight equal slices with specified ingredient composition, fat content, and sodium levels. The school site has an average enrollment of 350 students with anticipated deliveries of 15 units per month for each pizza type on Wednesdays, though quantities may vary based on student preference and menu changes. All deliveries must be F.O.B. destination during working hours, with pizzas required to be delivered hot (above 140 degrees Fahrenheit) no later than 10 minutes prior to lunch service and no earlier than 20 minutes before established service time. Vendors must possess current Food Handlers permits, provide ingredient lists and nutrition labels, and comply with all local, state, and federal food safety laws. The bid submission deadline is May 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. with electronic submission required to IleneAgustin@csi.state.co.us, and bidders will receive award notification by June 12, 2026. Award evaluation will be based on a 100-point scale consisting of bid price (21 points), superior quality and adherence to specifications (20 points), adequate maintenance and service (20 points), delivery and completion time record (20 points), and past experience with similar products or services (19 points), with the contract term running from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with an option to renew for four additional years.

The procurement requires all bidders to submit signed federal procurement documents including debarment and suspension certification, anti-collusion affidavits, lobbying certifications, and Buy American Act compliance certificates, with domestic products mandated under the Buy American Act except for authorized exceptions. Failure to meet delivery deadlines may result in penalties of one percent of the delinquent goods' price for each ten calendar days of delinquency. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendors, or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the bid documents provided. The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors capable of meeting the specified product, delivery, compliance, and service requirements.