This solicitation seeks competitive bids to supply a full range of school food products for the Monroe City School District for the 2026‑2027 school year. The vendor must provide new, U.S.–origin food items, meet USDA labeling and safety requirements, and deliver to multiple school locations without a loading dock, using palletized shipments. The contract is a 12‑month term with an optional renewal through July 2028, and includes mandatory compliance with Buy‑American, SAM registration, debarment certifications, and various federal labor and environmental clauses.
• Provide all food categories required by the district (canned, frozen, fresh, meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, produce, prepared meals, etc.).
• Meet USDA grading, CN labeling, and > 51 % domestic content (Buy‑American) standards.
• Deliver weekly to schools, using pallets/skids placed at the back of trucks; deliveries between 7:00 AM‑2:00 PM.
• Submit a complete bid package including Bid Proposal Form, Bidder Qualification, Debarment Certification, Buy‑American Certification, Independent Price Determination, and required supplemental documents (e.g., nutrient analysis, product formulation).