Nutrition services milk and dairy products

Modesto City Schools is seeking proposals for a Nutrition Services Milk and Dairy Products contract through RFP #25-4837, targeting the procurement of various milk and dairy products for the district's school nutrition programs. The solicitation covers multiple milk types including 1% fat, whole, chocolate, fat-free, lactose-free, soy, and almond milk in volumes ranging from 1/2 pint to 1 gallon. Proposals are due by 3:00 pm PST on May 2, 2025, with an anticipated contract period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and potential extensions for two additional one-year periods. The district will evaluate proposals based on a comprehensive scoring system: pricing (40 points), taste test/visual appeal (30 points), delivery (20 points), product specifications/samples (5 points), and references (5 points). Vendors must comply with the Buy American Provision and California Food & Agriculture Code, ensuring domestic commodity procurement and meeting strict agricultural code requirements. Delivery will be made to 23 school sites in Modesto, with deliveries scheduled between 6:15 am - 10:00 am, Monday through Friday, and established delivery routes to remain consistent throughout the contract term.

The procurement opportunity appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though vendors must complete an Iran Contracting Act Certification for proposals exceeding $1,000,000. Proposers are required to provide comprehensive product information, including package size, brand, stock number, and mandatory nutrition and ingredient statements. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the contract allows for item-by-item awards to the most advantageous and responsive vendor. The estimated annual usage ranges from 25 to 2,930,000 units, suggesting significant potential contract value for the selected vendor(s). Vendors are not required to bid on every item but must submit separate bids for items they choose to propose. The district emphasizes food safety and requires vendors to maintain proper storage, distribution, and delivery practices in alignment with USDA guidelines, with all products to arrive containing at least half of the manufacturer's remaining shelf life.