Frozen Meat, Entrees, Pizza and Sandwiches

The Clark County School District in Nevada is seeking a supplier for frozen meat, entrees, pizza, and sandwiches to support its school breakfast and lunch programs through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP No. 26020AIT). The procurement aims to establish a contract for approximately 1,000,000 annual servings across three distinct lots: commodity items, commercial items, and emergency items. All products must be pre-cooked and delivered frozen at 0 degrees Fahrenheit, with strict requirements including Buy America provisions, whole grain compliance, and preferences for products without preservatives or artificial colors. Vendors must provide comprehensive documentation including nutritional analysis, product specification sheets, and detailed pricing structures. The proposal is due on October 30, 2025, with an initial one-year contract term and potential for six additional one-year extensions, contingent upon satisfactory performance and mutual agreement. Evaluation criteria will include pricing, balance of line discount, product quality, nutritional compliance, and packaging standards, with approximately 50% of purchases expected to be on a full truckload basis.

The solicitation encourages participation from diverse business owners, with the Supplier Application Update Form offering opportunities for minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and disabled-owned businesses to self-identify and potentially receive preferential consideration. Vendors must complete multiple compliance documents, including a Federal 2CFR200 Certification Form that mandates adherence to federal regulations such as equal employment opportunity, clean air and water standards, and anti-lobbying requirements. The district requires vendors to take affirmative steps to engage small and minority-owned businesses in subcontracting opportunities. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the document notes that awards exceeding $100,000 require Board of School Trustees approval. Vendors must also complete a Public Disclosure Form to reveal any potential conflicts of interest with district employees or officials, and provide detailed contact information through a Supplier Contact List Designation Form. The procurement emphasizes local business participation and comprehensive vendor qualifications, with potential for multiple suppliers to be selected based on meeting the district's stringent requirements.