PRODUCE DRY FRUIT

Visalia Unified School District is seeking a qualified vendor to supply a broad range of packaged dry‑fruit products for its K‑12 schools during the 2026‑2027 school year. The contract is a one‑year fixed‑price agreement (July 1 2026 – June 30 2027) with optional two‑year extensions, requiring weekly deliveries to twelve school sites. Vendors must meet Buy‑American, local‑produce, and California nutrition standards (no artificial trans‑fat, no prohibited oils, no artificial dyes). The bid must be sealed, submitted by May 15, 2026, and remain valid for 60 days. • Supply dry‑fruit items (e.g., raisins, flavored dried fruit) in the quantities and pack sizes listed on the Spec Sheet. • Deliver to 12 designated school locations at least once per week, between 6 a.m. and 1 p.m., FOB destination. • Provide required certifications (Buy‑American, nutritional, workers’ comp, drug‑free workplace, etc.) and comply with local‑produce goals (minimum 40 % California‑grown). • Offer unit pricing; prices must remain firm for the contract term, with limited price‑adjustment mechanisms for extensions.