098.23.B6 Produce

The Howard County Public School System has awarded a contract for the purchase and delivery of produce to Sudano for fruits and Teddy Bear Fresh for vegetables. The contract is for a period of one year, starting from July 1, 2023, and ending on June 30, 2024, with the option to renew for five additional one-year periods. The contract includes specifications for the delivery of produce to 11 locations within the school system, with specific delivery times and locations listed. The contract also includes terms and conditions, such as insurance requirements, debarment and suspension certification, and ethics regulations. • The contract is worth an estimated $161,749. • The contract includes a "Buy American" provision, requiring the purchase of domestic products for use in meals served in the school system. • The contract includes a suspension and debarment certification, requiring the contractor to certify that they are not debarred, suspended, or ineligible to participate in the transaction. • The contract includes ethics regulations, requiring the contractor to comply with the Board of Education's ethics policy.