USDA Commodity Beef / WPS

This contract is a sealed‑bid solicitation issued by the City of Worcester to supply USDA commodity beef (pre‑cooked hamburger patties) to Worcester Public Schools for one school year. The awardee, Maid‑Rite Specialty Foods Inc., will provide approximately 250,000 servings of gluten‑free, soy‑free beef hamburgers that meet USDA Child Nutrition specifications and the Buy American requirement. The base term runs from July 1 2026 through June 30 2027, with the possibility of two additional one‑year extensions. The vendor must comply with extensive food‑safety standards (HACCP, third‑party audits, temperature control) and provide insurance and certification documentation before commencing work. Bids were due June 17 2026, and the contract is awarded on a firm‑fixed‑price, unit‑price basis with no price adjustments permitted. • Supply of USDA commodity beef (pre‑cooked hamburger patties) for WPS, ~250,000 servings/yr. • One‑year base term, optional two 1‑year renewals, no price adjustments. • Strict food‑safety, Buy American, and insurance requirements; delivery to district distributor (Thurston Foods).