Farm to School Local Foods

The Lake Travis Independent School District is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for the purchase and delivery of local produce, grains, and proteins. The district aims to establish long-term, adaptable relationships with small- and mid-size producers to meet the unique needs of K-12 school food service. The selected vendor will be required to provide timely and accurate customer service, technical assistance, and sales support to the district. The contract term will be for 6 months, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. The district reserves the right to award a primary vendor per each line item, and to purchase products from secondary or tertiary vendors as needed. Key points to consider: • The district is committed to supporting local economies and promoting sustainable practices in the supply chain. • Vendors are encouraged to offer products from the closest geographic tier possible and to provide pricing options for different tiers. • The district will evaluate proposals based on pricing, geographic preference, product specifications, food safety, delivery and logistics, sustainable and ethical practices, and farm-to-school engagement. • The selected vendor will be required to provide monthly pricing updates and to maintain a food safety plan and/or HACCP plan. • The district reserves the right to terminate the contract if the vendor fails to perform in accordance with the solicitation or the resulting contract.