London ISD RFP Pizza

London Independent School District in Corpus Christi, Texas is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure pizza delivery services for the district's Child Nutrition Department during the 2026-2027 school year. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to deliver approximately 300 pizzas every Friday (except during intersessions) to five school sites, with potential Thursday or Wednesday deliveries based on school closures. Pizzas must meet National School Lunch Program specifications, with each slice containing 2 grains and 2 meat/meat alternatives, and must be delivered hot at 135°F or higher, cut into eight equal servings, with staggered delivery times across the five campuses (10:15 AM for Primary and Elementary, 11:00 AM for Intermediate and Middle schools, and 11:45 AM for High School). The evaluation criteria consists of 35 points for pricing, 25 points for delivery capability and compliance, 20 points for Buy American documentation certifying over 51 percent domestic ingredients, 10 points for years of experience with child nutrition programs, and 10 points for product formulation statements including nutrient standards and portion sizes. Proposals must be submitted by 2:00 PM on Friday, May 15, 2026, with award notification expected by May 21, 2026. The contract period runs from July 24, 2026, through May 19, 2027, with renewal options for up to two additional one-year terms by mutual written agreement, provided pricing does not exceed an agreed-upon Consumer Price Index. All prices must be net with transportation and delivery fully prepaid by the vendor, and the district requires tax-exempt pricing with all discounts, rebates, and credits accruing back to the nutrition account.

The RFP does not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular types of organizations or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the procurement documentation. Vendors must submit comprehensive proposals including W-9 forms, Certificate of Liability Insurance, Conflict of Interest Questionnaires, non-collusion affidavits, suspension/debarment certifications, nutritional labels, ingredient lists, and Buy American compliance documentation, with failure to provide required documentation resulting in rejection. The district reserves the right to modify the contract by up to 25 percent of the total award value, cancel the contract with 10 days written notice, or purchase from alternative sources if the vendor defaults, and all products will be tested upon delivery for wholesomeness, quality, and compliance with specifications. While no explicit budget range is listed, the procurement's point-based evaluation structure with 35 points allocated to price suggests cost competitiveness is a significant but not the sole determining factor in award decisions.