Child Nutrition Food Delivery Vehicles

The Conejo Valley Unified School District (CVUSD), located in Newbury Park, California, within Ventura County, is soliciting bids for Child Nutrition food delivery vehicles through Request for Bid (RFB) #2025-14. The procurement seeks three medium-duty refrigerated trucks with specific requirements, including a Ford F-450 chassis, Thermoking reefer unit, Maxon liftgate, and comprehensive vehicle specifications. Bidders must provide vehicles that are 2025 model year or later, gasoline-fueled, with a white exterior and gross vehicle weight rating between 16,500 and 26,000 pounds. The vehicles will be used to transport both frozen and produce items for the Child Nutrition department, with merchandise to be stacked up to 5' high. Key requirements include a manufacturer's warranty of at least 3 years/36,000 miles, bumper to bumper, with no-charge parts and labor, and a manufacturer's authorized service location within 25 miles of the District Operational Center. Electronic bids must be submitted through the District's Euna Procurement Portal by 2:00 PM (PT) on Friday, August 22, 2025, with bid advertisements published on August 8 and 15, 2025.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with various legal and ethical standards, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, Labor Code sections, and federal regulations. Vendors must certify they are not debarred, suspended, or ineligible for government contracts, and must comply with the Iran Contracting Act. The bid requires submission of detailed documentation, including references, non-collusion declarations, and certifications covering non-discrimination, workers' compensation, and drug-free workplace policies. While the current Appendix A shows line items marked at $0.00, suggesting final pricing will be determined through the bidding process, the district reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any informalities. The estimated maximum purchase quantities are included in Appendix A, though these are not guaranteed future purchase amounts. The district emphasizes compliance with California emission and safety standards and allows for "or equivalent" considerations for specific brand name requirements.