RFP 024-008 Frozen Grocery, and Snack and associated

Manchester Public Schools solicited a one‑year supply contract for frozen, grocery, and snack products to be delivered directly to 14 school sites across the district. The contract requires U.S.–made products with > 50 % domestic component cost, full nutritional labeling, refrigerated delivery between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m., and compliance with USDA, FDA, Connecticut health regulations, as well as the district’s living‑wage ordinance. Two vendors were awarded portions of the contract: Hartford Provision Company and Thurston Foods, Inc. The agreement includes optional one‑year extensions (up to two) and mandates comprehensive insurance and indemnity coverage. • Scope: Provide all frozen, refrigerated, shelf‑stable, and dry food items needed for K‑12 nutrition programs. • Delivery: Direct, inside delivery to each school daily; temperature‑controlled trucks required. • Compliance: “Buy‑American” > 50 % domestic cost, USDA/FAIR standards, living‑wage certification if contract value ≥ $25,000. • Term: July 1 2024 – June 30 2025, with up to two CPI‑adjusted extensions.