Description
The Charter School Institute School Food Authority is seeking bids for Smart Snack Approved ice cream products for the 2026-2027 school year. The contract is for a period of one year, with the possibility of renewal for up to four additional years. The authority has four participating schools with approximately 4000 students and serves around 2200 lunch meals per day. The successful bidder will be required to provide ice cream products that meet the Smart Snack standards. The bid packet includes several attachments, including a request for bid vendor information, federal procurement standards, and a list of participating schools.
• The bid must be submitted with a signed cover page, signed federal procurement documents, and a completed line-by-line bid.
• The bid must include the proposed product in strict accordance with the conditions, requirements, and specifications of the invitation to bid.
• The bidder must certify that they are not debarred, suspended, or ineligible to participate in the transaction.
• The bidder must provide a statement regarding lobbying activities.
• The bidder must provide a certification regarding debarment, suspension, ineligibility, and voluntary exclusion.
The evaluation criteria for the bid include bid price, superior quality and adherence to specifications, adequate maintenance and service, record of delivery and completion time, and past experience and cost.