Grocery Products / WPS

This sealed‑bid solicitation from the City of Worcester seeks a single vendor to furnish and deliver a comprehensive list of grocery items to Worcester Public Schools for the FY 2025‑26 school year. The contract is a firm‑price, aggregate award covering roughly 450 line‑items ranging from meat, bakery, dairy, cereals, snacks, frozen foods, and beverages, with weekly deliveries to 33 school sites. The award is based on the lowest net price from a responsive bidder, and the contract may be extended for up to two additional one‑year periods at the City’s discretion. • Scope: Full‑coverage supply of all grocery products listed, with a ≥ 98 % monthly fill‑rate requirement and strict USDA School‑Meal, Buy‑American, and PFAS‑free packaging compliance. • Duration: July 1 2025 – June 30 2026 (one year) with two optional one‑year renewals. • Awarded Vendor: Thurston Foods, Inc., after Driscoll Foods was deemed non‑responsive. • Value: Estimated around $31 million based on the winning bid price.