Produce

This contract is a competitive procurement for fresh produce (fruits and vegetables) to be supplied to Washington County Public Schools. Vendors submitted price proposals that list the current wholesaler invoice price for each item, add a uniform $4.50 per‑case handling fee, and present the resulting “WCPS Sell” price. The award was split among three vendors—Seashore Fruit & Produce Company, Inc., Greensburg Farm Warehouse, and Rinehart Orchards—who will provide the listed produce items in various case or bag configurations. The solicitation required vendors to attach two sample invoices covering specific April‑May 2022 periods to verify cost calculations. No contract term, start or end dates, or total ceiling value were disclosed in the excerpt. • Scope: Supply of 32 listed fresh‑produce items (cucumbers, potatoes, watermelons, peppers, onions, broccoli, grapes, bananas, carrots, celery, lettuce, etc.) in standardized packaging. • Pricing method: Per‑case invoice price plus a fixed $4.50 fee; vendors must substantiate prices with actual invoices. • Award: Multi‑vendor award (three vendors) under a competitive bid; the agency is Washington County Public Schools, MD.