Frozen Potatoes

The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Department of Food and Nutrition Services is seeking qualified vendors to furnish and deliver frozen potato products to its warehouses and schools. The solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with a deadline of September 30 2026. Vendors must submit sealed bids, provide product samples prior to bid opening, and comply with local‑source preferences (Maryland first, then neighboring states). The contract period runs approximately December 6 2026 through December 5 2027, with deliveries made FOB destination to MCPS facilities. No bid security or performance bond is required, but the contractor must carry liability and workers’ compensation insurance (minimum $500,000 bodily injury / $100,000 property). The award will be based on price, compliance with specifications, and any prompt‑payment discounts (minimum 20‑day discount). • Supplies: frozen potato items (e.g., French fries, hash browns) as defined in the attached Item Spec’s. • Delivery: to MCPS DFNS warehouse at 8401 Turkey Thicket Drive, Gaithersburg, MD. • Preference: locally sourced products from MD or neighboring states. • Sample requirement: yes – to be delivered before bid opening. • Contract term: ~12 months (Dec 2026‑Dec 2027). • Insurance minimums: $500k bodily injury / $100k property. • No performance bond or bid security required. • Payment: prompt‑payment discount considered (≥20 days).