Grocery Products (Supplemental) / WPS

This sealed‑bid solicitation solicits a supplemental grocery‑product supply contract for the Worcester Public Schools (WPS). The award is a unit‑price aggregate covering a broad menu of items—baked goods, canned fruit, dairy, dry goods, snacks, and frozen products—totaling a projected spend of about $1.58 million. The contract period runs until June 30 2027 with a single one‑year renewal option. Key requirements include a 98 % monthly fill‑rate, strict Buy‑American certification, HACCP compliance, and timely delivery to 34 school sites. • 67 distinct SKUs with estimated annual quantities (e.g., 325 English muffins, 1,200 MJM crackers, 460 lb frozen berries). • Vendor must submit a hard copy and a thumb‑drive pricing spreadsheet; all items must be priced. • Performance metrics: 1 % rebate for monthly fill‑rate <98 %, additional 0.25 % penalty for two consecutive months below target. • No bid security or performance bond required; insurance (CGL $1 M/$2 M, auto $1 M) is mandatory.