Hesperia Unified School District Bid 25/26-009 Nutrition Services - Fresh Produce
Hesperia UnifiedSchool · Hesperia, CA- Due
- Mar 13, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 10, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Debbie Shell
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Hesperia Unified School District is soliciting sealed bids for a contract for Nutrition Services - Fresh Produce. This includes product purchase and service/delivery expectations.
Original copy and digital copy on flash drive of bid, Product Recall Program, Food Security and Safety Program, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Program (HACCP), Disaster Contingency Plan, Certification Regarding Suspension and Debarment, Certification Regarding Lobbying and Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, Iran Contracting Act of 2010 Compliance Affidavit, Alcohol and Tobacco-Free School Policy, Drug-Free Workplace Certification, Workers' Compensation Certificate, Non-Collusion Declaration, Recent Copy of Health Department Report
Lowest total cost, quality of the products, service, delivery requirements, and vendor's reputation and references
SUMMARY
Hesperia Unified School District is soliciting sealed bids for a contract for Nutrition Services - Fresh Produce. This includes product purchase and service/delivery expectations.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Lowest total cost
- Quality of the products
- Service
- Delivery requirements
- Vendor's reputation and references
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
13- Original copy and digital copy on flash drive of bid
- Product Recall Program
- Food Security and Safety Program
- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Program (HACCP)
- Disaster Contingency Plan
- Certification Regarding Suspension and Debarment
- Certification Regarding Lobbying and Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
- Iran Contracting Act of 2010 Compliance Affidavit
- Alcohol and Tobacco-Free School Policy
- Drug-Free Workplace Certification
- Workers' Compensation Certificate
- Non-Collusion Declaration
- Recent Copy of Health Department Report
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
19- REQUIRED DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST
- NOTICE INVITING BIDS
- CALENDAR OF EVENTS
- INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDER
- GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- SPECIAL PROVISIONS
- BID FORM AND CERTIFICATION
- BID FORM PRICE SHEETS & SIGNATURE FORM
- DEVIATION/SUBSTITUTION FORM
- ATTACHMENT A – DELIVERY LOCATIONS
- CERTIFICATION REGARDING SUSPPENSION And DEBARMENT
- CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
- IRAN CONTRACTING ACT OF 2010 COMPLIANCE AFFIDAVIT
- ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO-FREE SCHOOL POLICY
- DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION
- CONTRACTORS CERTIFICATE REGARDING WORKERS' COMPENSATION
- NON-COLLUSION DECLARATION
- BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATION
- QUICK REFERENCE CARDS FOR USADA
- Submit to
- Hesperia Unified School District, 15576 Main Street, Hesperia, CA 92345
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Hesperia, CA
- Reported agency
- Hesperia Unified School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Bid from Hesperia Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 13, 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: Hesperia Unified School District, 15576 Main Street, Hesperia, CA 92345. For questions, contact Debbie Shell.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Hesperia Unified in CA, 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 Debbie Shell. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Original copy and digital copy on flash drive of bid, Product Recall Program, Food Security and Safety Program, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Program (HACCP), Disaster Contingency Plan, Certification Regarding Suspension and Debarment, Certification Regarding Lobbying and Disclosure of Lobb. 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: "Lowest total cost, quality of the products, service, delivery requirements, and vendor's reputation and references" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Hesperia Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from Hesperia Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Hesperia Unified 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: REQUIRED DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST, NOTICE INVITING BIDS, CALENDAR OF EVENTS, INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDER, GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS, SPECIAL PROVISIONS, BID FORM AND CERTIFICATION, BID FORM PRICE SHEETS & SI. Review the full document from Hesperia Unified for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Hesperia, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.