RFP 026-41 Commercial & USDA Foods

Meriden Public Schools is seeking a vendor to supply and distribute groceries, beverages, produce, and further processed USDA Foods for the school year 2026-2027. The contract is estimated to be worth approximately $3,100,000. The selected vendor will be required to provide nutritional information, comply with USDA regulations, and maintain a written food safety program. Deliveries will be made to 14 locations, including the central warehouse, and the vendor must be able to provide a varied menu of products. The evaluation criteria include qualifications, experience, and capacity, service delivery approach, cost proposal, and responsible and responsive bidder. • The contract will start on July 1, 2026, and end on June 30, 2027. • The vendor must be able to provide products that meet the Connecticut State Department of Education Connecticut Nutrition Standards. • The vendor must be able to provide a certificate of insurance denoting general liability, automobile liability, workers compensation liability, and other coverage required by the City's Risk Manager. • The vendor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. • The vendor must be able to provide a written, HACCP-based Food Safety Program.