Santa Barbara Unified School District Food Service Produce Bid 2026
Santa Barbara UnifiedSchool · Santa Barbara, CA- Due
- Apr 9, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 12, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Laszlo Horvath
- (805) 963-4338 ext 6365
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Summary
Santa Barbara Unified School District is soliciting bids for food service produce to support its federally approved child nutrition program. The solicitation includes detailed requirements for bid submission, pricing, quality, delivery, and payment terms.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A. Pricing Schedule, Attachment B. School & Facilities List, Bid Form, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Reference Forms, Contractor's Certificate Regarding Drug-Free Workplace, Contractor's Certificate Regarding Workers Compensation, Buy American Certification, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transactions, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, Nutritional Information, Electronic copy of Attachment "A" Pricing Schedule(s) in Excel format on USB flash drive
- Submit to
- Santa Barbara Unified School District, Food Services Department, 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Scope location
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Reported agency
- Santa Barbara Unified School District
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Santa Barbara Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 9, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Santa Barbara Unified School District, Food Services Department, 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. For questions, contact Laszlo Horvath.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Santa Barbara 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 Laszlo Horvath at (805) 963-4338 ext 6365. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Santa Barbara Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from Santa Barbara Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Santa Barbara 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: Attachment A. Pricing Schedule, Attachment B. School & Facilities List, Bid Form, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Reference Forms, Contractor's Certificate Regarding Drug-Free Workplace, Contractor's Certifi. Review the full document from Santa Barbara 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: Santa Barbara, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.