Cupped Fruit

The state of Utah, specifically the Granite School District, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) DS21-038B for procuring cupped fruit products on May 12, 2021, with a bid closing date of May 27, 2021. The procurement seeks 100 cases each of four individually packaged fruit products: Mandarin Orange, Pineapple Tidbits, Peaches Diced, and Pears Diced Individual Cups. The fruit cups must meet stringent specifications, including being shelf stable, 100% juice packed, gluten free, BPA free, with no artificial colors or flavors, and crediting as 1/2 cup fruit for USDA Child Nutrition programs. Required qualifications include a minimum 12-month shelf life upon delivery, production in a nut-free facility, and submission of a certificate documenting a passing audit. Bidders were required to complete vendor qualification questions, disclose legal company information, and confirm compliance with Utah state business laws. The procurement involves federal funding and utilizes commodity codes 50360 for canned/jarred fruit and 50190 for prepared and preserved foods.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. The bid was ultimately awarded to Sysco Corporation, indicating the contract is open to commercial food service suppliers. While no specific disadvantaged enterprise requirements were highlighted, vendors were required to meet comprehensive product and operational standards. The contact for the bid was Debbie Smith, reachable at dlsmith@graniteschools.org or +1 385-646-4565, who could provide additional details about potential award values or budget ranges. The procurement appears focused on supplying individual fruit cups for institutional food service, likely for schools or juvenile justice facilities, with an emphasis on nutritional quality and packaging standards. The use of federal funding suggests potential additional compliance requirements beyond the stated specifications.