Kansas City Unified School District 500 Fresh Produce Vendor Bid 2026-2027 SY
Kansas City Unified School District 500School · Kansas City, KS- Due
- May 21, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Contract term
- 1 year
The 30-second brief
Kansas City Public Schools (USD 500) is soliciting sealed bids from qualified vendors to furnish and deliver fresh produce to the district's 28 production kitchens for the 2026-2027 school year. The district serves approximately 22,000 students daily. Deliveries are required to be FOB Destination to the Nutritional Services Department at 5604 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66102, or other buildings within district boundaries. The contract period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. A geographic preference applies to unprocessed locally grown or raised products within a 150-mile radius of Kansas City, KS or within the State of Kansas. Bids are due by May 21, 2026.
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Summary
Kansas City Public Schools (USD 500) is soliciting sealed bids from qualified vendors to furnish and deliver fresh produce to the district's 28 production kitchens for the 2026-2027 school year.
The district serves approximately 22,000 students daily. Deliveries are required to be FOB Destination to the Nutritional Services Department at 5604 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66102, or other buildings within district boundaries. The contract period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. A geographic preference applies to unprocessed locally grown or raised products within a 150-mile radius of Kansas City, KS or within the State of Kansas. Bids are due by May 21, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Fresh produce
- Submit to
- Kansas City, KS
- Scope location
- Kansas City, KS
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Kansas City Unified School District 500?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 21, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: Kansas City, KS.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Kansas City Unified School District 500 in KS, 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Fresh produce. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Kansas City Unified School District 500?
All active and historical solicitations from Kansas City Unified School District 500 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Kansas City Unified School District 500 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. Review the full document from Kansas City Unified School District 500 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Kansas City, KS. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.