Request for Bid - Summer Produce 2021

The Madison Metropolitan School District is seeking bids for Summer Produce 2021 through Request for Bid (RFB 4083), targeting the procurement of ready-to-eat produce items for the summer season. The specific produce requirements include 450 cases of apple slices, 50 cases of broccoli florets, 112 cases of baby carrots, 375 cases of romaine lettuce, 235 cases of oranges, and 140 flats of grape tomatoes. All produce must arrive in first-class condition, meeting standards of ripeness and cleanliness. The bid was due on May 7, 2021, at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time, with delivery specifications requiring drop-off at the Food Production Center located at 4711 Pflaum Road, Madison, Wisconsin between 5:00 AM and 7:00 AM, Monday through Friday. The contract period runs from June 10, 2021, through August 20, 2021. The District will evaluate bids based on a weighted criteria: 40% cost, 20% organizational service capabilities, 15% qualifications and experience, 5% diverse-owned business documentation, and 20% past performance and references.

The solicitation does not explicitly list incumbent vendors but requires bidders to meet specific compliance standards, including maintaining a HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) plan and guaranteeing a minimum 98% fill rate for all orders. Bidders must submit certifications regarding debarment, affirmative action compliance, and equal employment opportunity policies as contract award conditions. The District is tax-exempt, holding Federal Excise Tax and State Sales Tax exemption under Tax ID: ES42341. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the procurement emphasizes selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the District's criteria. The solicitation appears to provide opportunities for diverse-owned businesses, with 5% of the evaluation criteria dedicated to documenting diverse business status, potentially encouraging participation from minority-owned, women-owned, or other disadvantaged business enterprises.