10233 Cafeteria Food Items

The Newark Board of Education is seeking suppliers to provide a full range of cafeteria food items for approximately 71 school kitchens across Newark. The contract is a one‑year, unrestricted RFQ with an optional second year, and the District will purchase quantities as needed at the quoted unit prices. Suppliers must meet child‑nutrition labeling, HACCP, and USDA/State specifications, deliver inside each school during a 7 a.m.–2 p.m. window, and provide required certifications, insurance, and electronic documentation. • Scope: Supply of pre‑packaged, nutritionally labeled food items (no minimum purchase). • Delivery: Inside delivery to 71 schools, refrigerated trucks, 7 a.m.–2 p.m. on school days; sample delivery required May 22 2026. • Compliance: Child‑nutrition labels, Board‑of‑Health inspection report, USDA nutrition standards, $1 M insurance limits, and electronic submission via NPS Sourcing. • Timeline: Pre‑bid meeting May 8 2026; final quote due May 22 2026 (12 p.m. EST). • Award: Contract award expected after a minimum 90‑day acceptance period following receipt of bids.