Midwest City-Del City Schools - Child Nutrition Produce Products & Services - Project # 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
Mid-Del Public School District is seeking qualified produce product suppliers to provide fresh fruits, vegetables, and related produce items for site cafeterias and the central warehouse for the 2026-2027 school year. The solicitation requires weekly deliveries across multiple elementary, middle, and high school sites in Midwest City and Oklahoma City, adhering to strict food safety, HACCP, ServSafe, and Buy American provisions. The pricing structure is based on a fixed fee per case plus actual vendor product costs evaluated against an attached market basket. Proposals are due by November 9, 2026, at 9:00 A.M., with an initial contract term running from November 9, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and potential annual extensions for up to four additional years.
Fresh produce items including apples, Bananas, Clementines, Grapes, Oranges, Watermelon, Broccoli florets, Baby peeled carrots, Cucumbers, Celery stalks and sticks, Chopped lettuce, Round/slicing tomatoes, Grape or cherry tomatoes, And dry white onions, Delivered weekly according to school site purchase orders.
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
Mid-Del Public School District is seeking qualified produce product suppliers to provide fresh fruits, vegetables, and related produce items for site cafeterias and the central warehouse for the 2026-2027 school year.
The solicitation requires weekly deliveries across multiple elementary, middle, and high school sites in Midwest City and Oklahoma City, adhering to strict food safety, HACCP, ServSafe, and Buy American provisions. The pricing structure is based on a fixed fee per case plus actual vendor product costs evaluated against an attached market basket. Proposals are due by November 9, 2026, at 9:00 A.M., with an initial contract term running from November 9, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and potential annual extensions for up to four additional years.
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
15- Fresh produce items including apples
- Bananas
- Clementines
- Grapes
- Oranges
- Watermelon
- Broccoli florets
- Baby peeled carrots
- Cucumbers
- Celery stalks and sticks
- Chopped lettuce
- Round/slicing tomatoes
- Grape or cherry tomatoes
- Dry white onions
- Delivered weekly according to school site purchase orders
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
14- Request for Child Nutrition Produce Products & Services Proposal
- Addenda
- Line item pricing
- Purchasing and Procurement form
- 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 copies of bid (1 original, 1 copy)
- Specification sheets for alternate items
- Sample purchase report with country of origin
- Submit to
- [email protected] or Purchasing Department, Midwest City-Del City School District, 7217 S.E. 15th Street, Midwest City, OK 73110
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Midwest City, Oklahoma
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: [email protected] or Purchasing Department, Midwest City-Del City School District, 7217 S.E. 15th Street, Midwest City, OK 73110. 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 items including apples, Bananas, Clementines, Grapes, Oranges, Watermelon, Broccoli florets, Baby peeled carrots, Cucumbers, Celery stalks and sticks, Chopped lettuce, Round/slicing tomatoes, Grape or cherry tomatoes, And dry white onions, Delivered weekly according to school site purc. 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, Purchasing and Procurement form, Validation Sheet (Attachment B), Non-Collusion Affidavit (Attachment C),. 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, Oklahoma. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.