Irvine Unified School District Food Safety & Sanitation Services RFP No. 26/27-04NS 2026
Irvine UnifiedSchool · Irvine, CA- Due
- Jul 14, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jun 25, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Veronica Hewitt
The 30-second brief
Irvine Unified School District is soliciting proposals for comprehensive food safety and sanitation services, including chemical products, training, and audits across 42 sites. Proposals are due July 14, 2026.
Proposal Form, Service Pricing List, Non-collusion Declaration, Certification Regarding Debarment, Certification of Restrictions on Lobbying, W-9, Vendor Questionnaire, Iran Contracting Act Affidavit, Clean Air and Water Certification, Equal Opportunity Employment Certification
Price (30), Delivery & Service Specifications (15), Contracting with Small Businesses (5), Contracting with Minority-Owned Businesses (5), Service Reliability and Past Performance (15), Food Safety & Sanitation Education (15), Inventory Management (15)
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Summary
Irvine Unified School District is soliciting proposals for comprehensive food safety and sanitation services, including chemical products, training, and audits across 42 sites. Proposals are due July 14, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
10- Proposal Form
- Service Pricing List
- Non-collusion Declaration
- Certification Regarding Debarment
- Certification of Restrictions on Lobbying
- W-9
- Vendor Questionnaire
- Iran Contracting Act Affidavit
- Clean Air and Water Certification
- Equal Opportunity Employment Certification
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- Proposal Form
- Service Pricing List
- Non-collusion Declaration
- W-9
- Vendor Questionnaire
- Iran Contracting Act Affidavit
- Clean Air and Water Certification
- Equal Opportunity Employment Certification
- Submit to
- 3387 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92606
- Scope location
- Irvine, CA
- Reported agency
- Irvine Unified School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Irvine Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 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: 3387 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92606. For questions, contact Veronica Hewitt.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Irvine 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 RFP 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 Veronica Hewitt. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Proposal Form, Service Pricing List, Non-collusion Declaration, Certification Regarding Debarment, Certification of Restrictions on Lobbying, W-9, Vendor Questionnaire, Iran Contracting Act Affidavit, Clean Air and Water Certification, Equal Opportunity Employment Certification. 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 (30), Delivery & Service Specifications (15), Contracting with Small Businesses (5), Contracting with Minority-Owned Businesses (5), Service Reliability and Past Performance (15), Food Safety &..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Irvine Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from Irvine Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Irvine 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 RFP?
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: Proposal Form, Service Pricing List, Non-collusion Declaration, W-9, Vendor Questionnaire, Iran Contracting Act Affidavit, Clean Air and Water Certification, Equal Opportunity Employment Certification. Review the full document from Irvine 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: Irvine, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.