California Fresh and Shelf-Stable Produce Procurement Bid Sheet SY2627
Los Gatos Union ElementarySchool · Los Gatos, CAThe 30-second brief
This solicitation is for the procurement of fresh and shelf-stable produce for the 2026-2027 school year (SY2627). The scope includes fresh items produced in California such as Peterson Farms apples, whole mandarins, bananas, carrots, jicama, cucumber, butternut squash, grapes, edamame, and spring mix. Shelf-stable requirements include ZeeZee fruit cups (harvest fruit and peach), dried pineapple, berry mix, diced mangoes, apple crisps, and various dried fruits (apricots, nectarines, peaches, plums) from brands like Tree Top and Ugly. The document specifies estimated serving units for each item, ranging from 320 to 35,000 units. Vendors must comply with Buy American Provisions, though specific items like bananas and pineapple are noted as exempt.
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Summary
This solicitation is for the procurement of fresh and shelf-stable produce for the 2026-2027 school year (SY2627).
The scope includes fresh items produced in California such as Peterson Farms apples, whole mandarins, bananas, carrots, jicama, cucumber, butternut squash, grapes, edamame, and spring mix. Shelf-stable requirements include ZeeZee fruit cups (harvest fruit and peach), dried pineapple, berry mix, diced mangoes, apple crisps, and various dried fruits (apricots, nectarines, peaches, plums) from brands like Tree Top and Ugly. The document specifies estimated serving units for each item, ranging from 320 to 35,000 units. Vendors must comply with Buy American Provisions, though specific items like bananas and pineapple are noted as exempt.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Pricing for fresh and shelf-stable produce items
- Reported agency
- School District Nutrition Services
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Los Gatos Union Elementary?
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Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
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What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
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What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Pricing for fresh and shelf-stable produce items. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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