Composting Systems and Garden Program Supplies and Services

The Houston Independent School District is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for the procurement of composting systems and garden program supplies and services. The project aims to provide goods and services for the district's schools and departments. The vendor will be required to provide documentation that demonstrates compliance with the Buy American provision, which requires the use of domestic commodities or products for program meals. The vendor must also certify that their products meet the Buy American provision and provide certification of the percentage of U.S. content in the food component of processed food products. • The project has a tentative term of June 12, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with four annual renewals. • The vendor must provide food products that meet the Buy American provision. • The vendor must certify that their products are "domestic commodity[ies] or product[s]" as defined by 7 C.F.R. § 210.21(d). • The vendor must provide documentation that demonstrates compliance with the Buy American provision.