Description
Oakland Unified School District is seeking a qualified vendor (or vendors) to supply and deliver a comprehensive list of grocery products for its K‑12 nutrition program. The contract requires compliance with Buy‑American (≥ 51 % domestic content), the district’s Good Food Purchasing program, and all applicable federal and state nutrition regulations. Deliveries will be made twice per week (with possible additional days) to 85 school and community sites across Oakland, using refrigerated trucks within a 7:00 am‑10:00 am window (preferred) and completed no later than 1:00 pm. Bidders must submit a fixed‑price quote for every item on the district‑provided itemized list, provide documentation of HACCP/food safety programs, and certify compliance with numerous certifications (insurance, drug‑free workplace, fingerprinting, etc.).
• Scope: Full‑line grocery procurement (meats, produce, dairy, dry goods, etc.) for 2026‑27 school year.
• Delivery: Twice‑weekly refrigerated deliveries to 85 locations, 5 am‑10 am preferred, no overnight drops.
• Compliance: Buy‑American ≥ 51 %, Good Food Purchasing local‑sourcing and socially‑disadvantaged farmer support, extensive certifications and insurance.
• Contract term: 1‑year initial term (July 1 2026 – June 30 2027) with up‑to‑two optional one‑year renewals; award expected May 8 2026.