RFP-23-001-School Pizza

The Benton County school district, specifically the Astoria School District, is seeking sealed bids for a pizza procurement contract through RFP-23-001-School Pizza. The Request for Proposal aims to secure a pizza product supplier for the school lunch program, targeting four schools within the district. Vendors must provide cheese and pepperoni pizzas, with estimated weekly order quantities ranging from 60-74 pizzas for cheese and 36-44 pizzas for pepperoni. The contract requires bidders to meet specific nutritional specifications, including whole grain crusts, low-sodium sauce, and low-fat cheese and meat options. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest total unit price, nutritional composition compliance, and overall bidder responsiveness. The solicitation was posted on January 18, 2023, with proposals due on February 17, 2023, at 1:00 pm PST. The anticipated contract term is one year, commencing in September 2023, with a potential two-year extension option.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must provide comprehensive nutritional information matching the specified serving size and submit a signed lobbying certification. While the document does not detail the exact budget range, pricing must include all delivery and fuel charges. No incumbent vendors are identified in the available documentation. Prospective vendors must demonstrate the ability to consistently supply high-quality, nutritionally compliant pizza products that meet the school district's precise specifications. The procurement appears to be open to pizza distributors and manufacturers who can meet the district's nutritional, logistical, and pricing requirements, with the potential for a multi-year partnership depending on performance and continued district needs.