Description
Dutchess County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (Dutchess BOCES) is seeking a qualified vendor to provide fresh‑baked, whole‑grain, low‑fat pizza that meets NSLP nutrition standards for K‑12 students across 14+ member school districts. The contract is a one‑year, pay‑per‑use agreement beginning 13 Nov 2026, with optional one‑year extensions. Vendors must supply detailed nutrition data, maintain delivery temperatures ≥ 165 °F, and meet “Buy American” and whole‑grain criteria, along with extensive insurance and certification requirements. Bids are due 22 Oct 2026, with questions due 9 Oct 2026.
• Provide fresh‑baked pizza (5 variants) meeting specific nutritional, whole‑grain, and “Buy American” thresholds.
• Deliver cooked pizza to multiple school sites, maintaining ≥ 165 °F temperature, using insulated containers and providing proper delivery tickets.
• Submit per‑pizza pricing on the bid sheet; price adjustments allowed after six months only if market changes > 10 %.
• Provide full suite of certifications, insurance (CGL $1 M/$2 M, auto $1 M, workers’ comp, $5 M umbrella), W‑9, health permits, and non‑collusive statements.