GROCERY ITEMS

The City of Bridgeport is seeking bids for grocery items, including breakfast items, condiments, and seasonings. The selected awardee must meet all municipal, state, and federal practices and requirements. The bid price submitted shall be firm fixed and valid through June 30, 2027. The city requires various documents, including a vendor statement, CT Secretary of State registration, nutritional analysis, and product formulation statements. Some key points about the job's work and scope of work include: * Delivering products to the Food & Nutrition Services Department locations, including the Nutrition Center and all designated school sites throughout the district. * Meeting all municipal, state, and federal practices and requirements. * Providing firm fixed pricing for the length of the term unless there is a major change in the market. * Notifying the Bridgeport Board of Education 30 days in advance of any request for a price increase with supporting documents to substantiate said change in price. * Maintaining back-up stock to be delivered within 24 hours of notice. * Accepting orders from Bridgeport’s BOE Food & Nutrition ordering system LINQ School Solutions. Some of the key items to be bid on include: * Breakfast items such as waffles, pancakes, and muffins * Condiments and seasonings such as ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard * The city is looking for a vendor who can provide high-quality products and meet the requirements outlined in the bid document.