Farm to School Local Foods

The Lake Travis Independent School District is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for the purchase and delivery of local produce, grains, and proteins. The district aims to establish long-term, adaptable relationships with small- and mid-size producers to meet the unique needs of K-12 school food service. The selected vendor will be required to provide timely and accurate customer service, technical assistance, and sales support to the district. The contract term will be for 6 months, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. Key aspects of the job include: • Collaborative partnerships with small- and mid-size producers • Resilient, local supply chains that consistently deliver fresh, nutritious, local, and regional products • Responsible practices that promote transparency, innovation, and sustainability in the supply chain • Compliance with USDA and TDA requirements • Ability to provide products from the closest geographic tier possible • Willingness to participate in the Good Food Purchasing Program and support the district's values