Warehousing - Food (USDA) / WPS

This City of Worcester contract provides warehousing services for USDA‑funded food items destined for Worcester Public Schools. The awardee, Gold Star Foods, will store frozen, chilled, and dry food, manage inventory with FIFO rotation, and support weekly or bi‑weekly pick‑ups. The contractor must maintain separate temperature‑controlled zones, provide 24/7 electronic inventory access, comply with USDA and Massachusetts food safety regulations, and carry required insurance. The base period runs from 4 Mar 2026 to 3 Mar 2027 with two optional one‑year extensions. • Store approx. 10,000 cases per year (max ≈ 800 cases on‑site) across frozen, chilled, and dry zones. • Provide perpetual electronic inventory system, monthly/annual physical inventories, and emergency reporting within 1‑24 hours. • Must meet USDA/FNS Instruction 709‑5, MA public‑health regulations, and carry ≥ $1 M general liability, ≥ $1 M auto liability, and up to $3 M warehouseman liability.