Champaign Unit 4 School District - Pizza Services for 2026-27 School Year
Champaign CUSD 4School · Champaign, IL- Due
- Jan 14, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 19, 2025
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Mike Sanderson
The 30-second brief
Champaign Unit 4 School District is seeking sealed bids for Pizza Services for the 2026-27 school year across elementary and middle school locations in Champaign, Savoy, and Bondville, Illinois. The work involves the preparation and weekly delivery of 14-inch hand-tossed thin-crust pizzas meeting USDA lunch requirements, including cheese, sausage, and pepperoni varieties. Bids are due by January 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with sample taste testing scheduled for January 15, 2026. The initial contract term is effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with options for two additional one-year extensions. Evaluation criteria include price, experience and qualifications, sample temperature, condition and appearance, on-time delivery, and taste panel evaluation.
14” hand tossed thin crust pizza, Cheese pizza, Sausage pizza, Pepperoni pizza
Price (40), Taste Panel (25), Experience and qualifications (15), Condition (cut and appearance) (10), The temperature of sample (5), Time (5)
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Summary
Champaign Unit 4 School District is seeking sealed bids for Pizza Services for the 2026-27 school year across elementary and middle school locations in Champaign, Savoy, and Bondville, Illinois.
The work involves the preparation and weekly delivery of 14-inch hand-tossed thin-crust pizzas meeting USDA lunch requirements, including cheese, sausage, and pepperoni varieties. Bids are due by January 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with sample taste testing scheduled for January 15, 2026. The initial contract term is effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with options for two additional one-year extensions. Evaluation criteria include price, experience and qualifications, sample temperature, condition and appearance, on-time delivery, and taste panel evaluation.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- 14” hand tossed thin crust pizza
- Cheese pizza
- Sausage pizza
- Pepperoni pizza
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
15- General Conditions and Instructions for all Proposals
- Proposal Form
- Bid-Rigging Certification
- Minority and Women-Owned Business Concern Representation
- Certificate Regarding Debarment
- Suspension
- Ineligibility and Exclusion
- Certificate Regarding Lobbying
- OFAC Compliance
- Vendor Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form
- Certified Cleared Employee List
- Certificate of Liability Insurance
- Form W-9
- Respondent's Certifications
- Hold Harmless Agreement
- Submit to
- Champaign Unit 4 School District, 806 Pioneer St, Champaign, IL 61820
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Champaign, IL
- Reported agency
- Champaign Unit 4 School District
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Champaign CUSD 4?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 14, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Champaign Unit 4 School District, 806 Pioneer St, Champaign, IL 61820. For questions, contact Mike Sanderson.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Champaign CUSD 4 in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Mike Sanderson. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 14” hand tossed thin crust pizza, Cheese pizza, Sausage pizza, Pepperoni pizza. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price (40), Taste Panel (25), Experience and qualifications (15), Condition (cut and appearance) (10), The temperature of sample (5), Time (5)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Champaign CUSD 4?
All active and historical solicitations from Champaign CUSD 4 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Champaign CUSD 4 regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: General Conditions and Instructions for all Proposals, Proposal Form, Bid-Rigging Certification, Minority and Women-Owned Business Concern Representation, Certificate Regarding Debarment, Suspension,. Review the full document from Champaign CUSD 4 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Champaign, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.