RFP 025-012 Milk Products

This contract is a firm‑fixed‑price supply agreement for a broad range of milk and dairy products to be delivered directly to 15 public and non‑public schools in Manchester, CT for the 2025‑2026 school year. The agency requires domestic content (≥ 51 %), compliance with multiple health and safety regulations, and strict delivery windows (7 a.m.–2 p.m.). The contract may be extended twice for additional one‑year periods. • Scope: Provide low‑fat, fat‑free, flavored, lactose‑free, shelf‑stable milks, yogurts, cheeses, cream cheese, sour cream, and margarine on a unit‑by‑unit basis. • Delivery: Direct to each school site, refrigerated, with invoices signed by an authorized receiver; non‑conforming items must be replaced within 10 days. • Requirements: Buy‑American clause, Living‑Wage certification (if contract ≥ $25,000), extensive insurance, indemnification, background‑check compliance, and USDA civil‑rights assurance.