Bread Products (rebid) - ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative

The Region 19 Education Service Center – Allied States Cooperative (ASC) is seeking a vendor to provide bread products to its member schools and entities. The successful vendor will be responsible for delivering high-quality bread products, maintaining suitable product temperatures, and following US Department of Agriculture and US Food and Drug Administration guidelines. The vendor will also be required to provide clear and legible invoices, verify orders with cafeteria managers, and service additional Region 19 Purchasing Cooperative members as needed. Some of the key requirements include: • Maintaining quality standards at all times during the contract period • Providing one or more services identified in the lines portion of the solicitation • Qualifying proposals to indicate the conditions under which the agreement would be in the best interest of ESC Region 19 members and the vendor • Having a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Program in place • Following appropriate handling and storage practices • Providing proof of established sanitation procedures and an active pest control program • Picking up empty racks in a timely manner • Inspecting products upon delivery and refusing any that are not of acceptable quality or do not meet bid specifications