Breakfast Items/WPS

The City of Worcester issued a sealed‑bid solicitation (CR‑7872‑M3) to procure a one‑year supply of breakfast foods for its public‑school system, covering cereals, muffins, crackers, frozen ovenable items, snack foods, and juice boxes that meet USDA child‑nutrition standards. The contract was awarded to Thurston Foods for an estimated total of $977,312. The agreement includes an option for two additional one‑year renewals at the City’s discretion, and requires the vendor to provide product samples, maintain specific nutrient specifications, and deliver to over 70 school locations throughout Worcester, MA. • Scope: Provide and deliver a range of USDA‑compliant breakfast items (cereal, muffins, crackers, frozen items, snacks, juice boxes) to >70 school sites. • Quantity: Estimated annual case volumes (e.g., 12,500 cases of cereal, 4,000 cases of muffins, 1,500 cases of frozen French‑toast sticks, 10,000 juice boxes, etc.). • Delivery & Compliance: FOB destination to Worcester schools; samples required; products must meet whole‑grain, sugar, sodium, iron, and vitamin A specifications. • Contract Term: One‑year base period with two optional one‑year extensions; no price adjustments allowed; firm‑fixed‑price pricing. • Award: Thurston Foods, total award value approximately $977,312; no performance or payment bonds required; standard insurance requirements apply.