Description
Manchester Public Schools issued an open RFP to procure a wide variety of milk and dairy‑related products for its K‑12 schools for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year. The district requires direct deliveries to 16 school locations, adherence to strict nutritional specifications, and a Buy‑American threshold of at least 51 % domestic content. Pricing must be submitted on a net‑unit basis and vendors must meet insurance, debarment, USDA civil‑rights, and living‑wage certification requirements. The contract runs from July 1 2026 through June 30 2027 with the possibility of two additional one‑year extensions.
• Scope includes whole, low‑fat, fat‑free, flavored, shelf‑stable milks, yogurts, cream cheese, sour cream, and related dairy items.
• Deliveries must occur between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. on school days; invoices must accompany each delivery.
• Evaluation is weighted equally across experience, capability, price, completeness, and references.
• Minimum insurance limits start at $1 M / $2 M CGL; contract value is expected to exceed $25 K, triggering the town’s living‑wage ordinance.