Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) - Packaged Meals Service

The Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) is seeking a qualified vendor to provide packaged, ready‑to‑eat supper meals for its Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO‑P). The contract will be a fixed‑price, one‑year base term with up to four optional one‑year extensions. The vendor must prepare meals that meet CACFP and all federal/state nutrition standards, package them individually with proper labeling, and deliver them to 50‑70 school sites daily within a 2‑hour delivery window. All meals must be delivered at the correct temperature; LBUSD has no on‑site reheating or cold‑storage capability, so the vendor must include any necessary equipment in the per‑meal price. The scope also includes invoicing, record‑keeping for audit compliance, and adherence to extensive certifications (drug‑free workplace, background checks, EDGAR, Buy‑America, etc.). • Provide daily supper meals (and optional snack items) that meet CACFP nutrition requirements, including special‑diet accommodations. • Individually package meals with labeling, utensils, trays, and maintain temperature control during transport. • Deliver to 50‑70 sites each day within a ~2‑hour window, providing logistics plans and any required storage/serving equipment. • Submit monthly invoices (by the 10th of the following month) and maintain records for audit, complying with all food‑safety and regulatory standards. • Contract length: 1‑year base, renewable up to 4 additional years, with per‑meal pricing firm for the base year.