PUR-002-23 fresh produce

This is a solicitation for fresh produce by the Board of Education of Prince George's County, Maryland. The Board operates 240 facilities, including schools, and serves approximately 132,000 students. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeks bids for the provision of a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as some processed produce items, to be delivered to the Board's facilities. The IFB provides detailed specifications and requirements, including compliance with USDA, health department, and safety regulations, use of USDA Foods, and delivery schedules. Bids are due on January 18, 2023, at 2:00 pm. The anticipated initial contract term is one year, with the Board reserving the option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. The IFB outlines pricing requirements, including a flat mark-up fee structure for certain produce items and firm fixed pricing for others.

The IFB includes provisions for the Board's Minority Business Enterprise program and requirements related to fingerprinting, criminal background checks, and vendor responsibilities. The Board reserves the right to make multiple awards at its discretion, with the award going to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder(s) meeting the technical specifications. No information is provided about any set-asides, incumbents, funding sources, or other salient commercial terms.