Bread & Rolls/WPS

This contract is a sealed‑bid solicitation by the City of Worcester for the supply of a wide range of whole‑grain and gluten‑free bread and roll products to all Worcester Public Schools for one year, with a possible second‑year renewal. The vendor must meet strict whole‑grain (≥ 51 % whole‑wheat) and enrichment specifications, provide nutritional analysis, and deliver daily between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. to each school location. The award will be made to the lowest net price after allowable discounts, and the contract requires standard commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers’ compensation insurance. • Scope: 40,000 pullman loaves, 33,500 larger pullman loaves, multiple roll varieties, gluten‑free muffins, breads, tortillas, and other specialty bakery items. • Delivery: Daily early‑morning deliveries to schools across four quadrants, with product sampling and labeling requirements. • Terms: One‑year term, optional renewal, no price adjustments, prompt‑pay discounts (≥ 30 days) considered, and required insurance coverage.