Description
The Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) is seeking a qualified vendor to distribute USDA‑provided food items for its K‑12 nutrition programs across 12 schools. The contract is an indefinite‑quantity, one‑year base agreement (July 1 2026 – June 30 2027) with two optional one‑year extensions. Vendors must be Super Co‑op approved, meet Buy‑American and California Proposition 12 animal‑welfare requirements, and submit both USDA commodity and commercial pricing via a PDF spreadsheet emailed to the district. The award will be based on cost, service capability, experience, and compliance metrics.
• Scope: refrigerated/frozen and dry USDA commodity foods (breakfast, lunch, snack items) delivered to a central warehouse and directly to 12 school sites.
• Requirements: Super Co‑op status, FDA/FSMA compliance, Buy‑American tracking, Prop 12 certification, no subcontracting (except disaster contingency).
• Evaluation: 35 pts cost, 25 pts service/experience, 20 pts performance capability, 20 pts sustainability/financial stability.