RFP 2027-004 School Food Services-Ice Cream

The Southington Board of Education is seeking a single vendor to supply ice‑cream products for its eleven public schools for the 2026‑27 school year. The vendor must provide frozen ice‑cream items, deliver on a weekly or bi‑weekly schedule, and furnish and maintain ice‑cream freezers at each site at no extra cost. All products must meet specific nutritional standards, be nut‑free, and be listed on the Connecticut State Department of Education’s Acceptable Foods list. The contract includes fixed unit pricing through June 30 2027, weekly invoicing, and mandatory insurance and bond documentation. • Provide all ice‑cream varieties (approximately 1,300 cases based on prior year) with ≥10% milk fat and other nutritional specifications. • Deliver to 11 school locations on a set morning window (8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.), with weekly order processing via e‑mail. • Supply, install, and service approved ice‑cream freezers at each school at no additional charge. • Submit required certifications (debarring, non‑collusive, insurance, performance/payment bonds) within 15 days of award.