Furnishing Fresh Fruit & Vegetables for FFVP Program

The Syracuse City School District is seeking a vendor to provide fresh fruits and vegetables for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). The contract will be for a term of approximately 114 days, from December 2, 2025, to March 24, 2026. The vendor will be required to deliver the products to the identified Syracuse City Schools. The district is looking for a vendor that can provide high-quality products, meet the required specifications, and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Some of the key requirements include: * Providing minimally processed fresh fruits and vegetables three days a week to SCSD students during the school day * Meeting the requirements of the 2025/2026 awarded USDA FFVP program * Complying with the Buy American Act and purchasing domestic commodities or products whenever possible * Providing a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan and obtaining a Food Safety Audit Certification * Maintaining accurate records and allowing the district to access and examine the records as needed.