Midwest City-Del City Public School District - Child Nutrition Produce Products & Services - 2704 (2026)
Midwest City-Del City SchoolsSchool · Midwest City, OK- Due
- Nov 9, 2026
- 12 days left
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Paula Brinlee
- (405) 737-4461 ext 1249
The 30-second brief
Midwest City-Del City Public School District is requesting proposals from qualified produce product suppliers to provide fresh produce, fruits, and vegetables for site cafeterias and the warehouse for the 2026-2027 school year, Bid Project # 2704. The scope of work includes weekly deliveries of items such as fresh apples, bananas, clementines, grapes, oranges, watermelon, broccoli florets, baby peeled carrots, cucumbers, celery, chopped lettuce, tomatoes, and dry white onions to various elementary, middle, and high schools and the central warehouse in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Proposals are due by November 9, 2026, at 9:00 A.M., with an initial contract term from November 9, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and options to extend annually for an additional four years. Evaluation criteria include cost and delivered price (50 points), ability to provide products and meet specifications (15 points), service and delivery (15 points), discounts and incentives (5 points), value-added services (5 points), and overall qualifications including past experience (10 points).
Fresh produce products including apples, Bananas, Clementines, Grapes, Oranges, Watermelon, Broccoli florets, Baby peeled carrots, Cucumbers, Celery, Chopped lettuce, Round/slicing tomatoes, Grape or cherry tomatoes, And dry white onions.
Cost/Delivered Price 50 Points, Ability to Provide Products and Meet Specifications 15 points, Service and Delivery 15 Points, Discounts and Incentives (e.g., quick payment, p-card, volume) 5 Points, Value-Added Services (e.g., reporting, inventory management) 5 Points, Overall Qualifications, including past experience/history 10 Points
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Summary
Midwest City-Del City Public School District is requesting proposals from qualified produce product suppliers to provide fresh produce, fruits, and vegetables for site cafeterias and the warehouse for the 2026-2027 school year, Bid Project # 2704.
The scope of work includes weekly deliveries of items such as fresh apples, bananas, clementines, grapes, oranges, watermelon, broccoli florets, baby peeled carrots, cucumbers, celery, chopped lettuce, tomatoes, and dry white onions to various elementary, middle, and high schools and the central warehouse in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Proposals are due by November 9, 2026, at 9:00 A.M., with an initial contract term from November 9, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and options to extend annually for an additional four years. Evaluation criteria include cost and delivered price (50 points), ability to provide products and meet specifications (15 points), service and delivery (15 points), discounts and incentives (5 points), value-added services (5 points), and overall qualifications including past experience (10 points).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Cost/Delivered Price 50 Points
- Ability to Provide Products and Meet Specifications 15 points
- Service and Delivery 15 Points
- Discounts and Incentives (e.g., quick payment, p-card, volume) 5 Points
- Value-Added Services (e.g., reporting, inventory management) 5 Points
- Overall Qualifications
- Including past experience/history 10 Points
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
14- Fresh produce products including apples
- Bananas
- Clementines
- Grapes
- Oranges
- Watermelon
- Broccoli florets
- Baby peeled carrots
- Cucumbers
- Celery
- Chopped lettuce
- Round/slicing tomatoes
- Grape or cherry tomatoes
- Dry white onions
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Request for Child Nutrition Produce Products & Services Proposal, Addenda, Line item pricing, Attachments, Validation Sheet (Attachment B), Non-Collusion Affidavit (Attachment C), Business Relationship Affidavit (Attachment D), Statement of Compliance (Attachment E), Certification Regarding Debarment/Suspension (Attachment F), Byrd Anti-Lobbying Form (Attachment G), Oklahoma NonKickback Affidavit (Attachment H), Two (2) Copies of Bid (1 marked Original, 1 marked Copy)
- Submit to
- Sealed bids may be mailed or delivered to Purchasing Department, Midwest City-Del City School District, 7217 S.E. 15th Street, Midwest City, OK 73110, or delivered electronically via e-mail to [email protected].
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Midwest City, OK
- Reported agency
- Midwest City - Del City Public School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Midwest City-Del City Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 9, 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: Sealed bids may be mailed or delivered to Purchasing Department, Midwest City-Del City School District, 7217 S.E. 15th Street, Midwest City, OK 73110, or delivered electronically via e-mail to [email protected].. For questions, contact Paula Brinlee.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Midwest City-Del City Schools in OK, 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 Paula Brinlee at (405) 737-4461 ext 1249. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Fresh produce products including apples, Bananas, Clementines, Grapes, Oranges, Watermelon, Broccoli florets, Baby peeled carrots, Cucumbers, Celery, Chopped lettuce, Round/slicing tomatoes, Grape or cherry tomatoes, And dry white onions.. 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: "Cost/Delivered Price 50 Points, Ability to Provide Products and Meet Specifications 15 points, Service and Delivery 15 Points, Discounts and Incentives (e.g., quick payment, p-card, volume) 5 Points,..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Midwest City-Del City Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from Midwest City-Del City Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Midwest City-Del City Schools 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.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 9, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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: Request for Child Nutrition Produce Products & Services Proposal, Addenda, Line item pricing, Attachments, Validation Sheet (Attachment B), Non-Collusion Affidavit (Attachment C), Business Relationshi. Review the full document from Midwest City-Del City Schools for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Midwest City, OK. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.