Refrigerated trucks

The Elk Grove Unified School District, located in Sacramento County, California, is seeking proposals for Request for Proposal (RFP) #812-25/26 to procure five refrigerated trucks for its Food & Nutrition Services department. The procurement specifically calls for two 24-foot and three 26-foot refrigerated trucks, which must be brand new 2026 International MV607 SBA models or equivalent, featuring Thermo King T-890 refrigeration units with diesel and electric standby capabilities. The district operates a Central Kitchen that serves approximately 47,000 meals daily across 67 sites, and these trucks will support their extensive meal preparation and distribution infrastructure. Proposals are due on November 7, 2025, at 4:00 PM PST, with an initial contract term from November 19, 2025, through November 18, 2026. The evaluation criteria will be based on a 100-point matrix, with points allocated as follows: technical capability (40 points), pricing and cost effectiveness (20 points), project approach and delivery timeline (20 points), vendor experience and qualifications (15 points), and compliance and completeness (5 points).

The solicitation includes several compliance requirements that may restrict or guide potential bidders, including mandatory certifications for equal employment opportunity, clean air and water standards, Iran contracting restrictions, and criminal background checks for personnel who might interact with students. Vendors must complete numerous appendices demonstrating compliance with federal and state regulations, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity certification, Suspension and Debarment Certification, and Lobbying Certification. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the district emphasizes non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment practices. The trucks will be delivered F.O.B. Destination to the Transportation Department at 8421 Gerber Road, Sacramento, CA 95828. Though specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the comprehensive RFP suggests a significant investment in modernizing the district's food transportation infrastructure, with proposals required to include detailed pricing for chassis, refrigeration units, modifications, and associated components.