Description
The Newark Board of Education is seeking a vendor to supply a full range of cafeteria food items to approximately 71 public‑school cafeterias for the 2026‑2027 school year, with an optional one‑year renewal. The contract is firm‑fixed‑price, requirements‑type and requires inside delivery during school hours, HACCP compliance, child‑nutrition labeling, and a current Board of Health inspection report. The vendor must provide insurance, buy‑American certification, and be prepared for monthly invoicing and potential liquidated‑damage penalties for quality or delivery failures.
• Supply of perishable, frozen, and prepared food items to 71 schools, delivered 7 a.m.–2 p.m. on school days.
• All items must be labeled with nutritional information and meet USDA/HAACP standards; samples due on quotation deadline.
• No bid or performance bonds required; vendor responsible for all shipping, handling, and compliance documentation.