This contract provides comprehensive warehousing services for USDA‑funded food items destined for Worcester Public Schools. The contractor must operate a single facility capable of frozen, chilled, and dry storage, maintain 24/7 online inventory access, and handle roughly 100 000 cases per year with weekly pick‑ups. The award is based on the lowest net price covering three cost elements: bill‑of‑lading per pick‑up, selection charge per case, and storage charge per case per 30‑day dwell. The contract term is one year with two optional one‑year extensions, and the vendor assumes full liability for loss or damage while in custody.
• Required capabilities: multi‑temperature warehouse, FIFO inventory rotation, 24 × 7 electronic inventory system.
• Financial scope: total bid price $450,663 (bill‑of‑lading $663, selection $50,000, storage $400,000).
• Compliance: Federal USDA/FNS, Massachusetts health‑inspection, and City insurance requirements.