Simi Valley Unified School District Grocery and Related Products RFP P26RM466
Simi Valley UnifiedSchool · Simi Valley, CA- Due
- Apr 17, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 19, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Ryan Comerford
- (805) 306-4500 ext 4701
The 30-second brief
Simi Valley Unified School District is seeking proposals for the supply of grocery and related products. The RFP outlines requirements for product specifications, delivery, pricing, and vendor qualifications. The district represents 26 schools and serves approximately 10,500 meals daily.
Grocery and Related Products, Product Formulation Statements, Pricing Spreadsheets, Vendor Questionnaires, Vendor Criteria Forms, Proposal Forms, Piggyback Clause Forms, Non-Collusion Declarations, Equal Opportunity Employment Forms, Certification Regarding Lobbying Forms, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Forms, Suspension and Debarment Certification Forms, Iran Contracting Act Certifications, Contractor's Certifications (Drug-Free Workplace, Alcoholic Beverage and Tobacco-Free Workplace, Worker's Compensation), Clean Air & Water Certifications, Certification for "Buy American" Provision, Buy American Waiver Exemption Lists, China Prohibition Certifications, Certificate of Compliance with Proposition 12 (Farm Animal Confinement), Hard copy of Pricing Spreadsheet(s), Electronic Media (USB drive) of Pricing Spreadsheet(s), All addenda
Best Value, Completeness of Response, Vendor's Reputation and References, Vendor's Ability to Provide Requested Products, Pricing
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Summary
Simi Valley Unified School District is seeking proposals for the supply of grocery and related products. The RFP outlines requirements for product specifications, delivery, pricing, and vendor qualifications. The district represents 26 schools and serves approximately 10,500 meals daily.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Best Value
- Completeness of Response
- Vendor's Reputation and References
- Vendor's Ability to Provide Requested Products
- Pricing
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Grocery and Related Products, Product Formulation Statements, Pricing Spreadsheets, Vendor Questionnaires, Vendor Criteria Forms, Proposal Forms, Piggyback Clause Forms, Non-Collusion Declarations, Equal Opportunity Employment Forms, Certification Regarding Lobbying Forms, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Forms, Suspension and Debarment Certification Forms, Iran Contracting Act Certifications, Contractor's Certifications (Drug-Free Workplace, Alcoholic Beverage and Tobacco-Free Workplace, Worker's Compensation), Clean Air & Water Certifications, Certification for "Buy American" Provision, Buy American Waiver Exemption Lists, China Prohibition Certifications, Certificate of Compliance with Proposition 12 (Farm Animal Confinement), Hard copy of Pricing Spreadsheet(s), Electronic Media (USB drive) of Pricing Spreadsheet(s), All addenda
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
21- Vendor Questionnaire
- Vendor Criteria Form
- Proposal Form
- Piggyback Clause Form
- Non Collusion Declaration
- Equal Opportunity Employment
- Certification Regarding Lobbying
- Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
- Suspension and Debarment
- Iran Contracting Act Certification
- Contractor's Certification Regarding Drug Free Workplace
- Contractor's Certification Regarding Alcoholic Beverage and Tobacco-Free Workplace
- Contractor's Certification Regarding Worker Compensation
- Clean Air and Water Certification
- Certification for "Buy American" Provision
- Buy American Waiver Exemption List
- China Prohibition Certification
- Certificate of Compliance with Proposition 12 (Farm Animal Confinement)
- Hard copy of Pricing Spreadsheet(s)
- Electronic Media (USB drive) of Pricing Spreadsheet(s)
- All addenda
- Submit to
- 101 W. Cochran Street, Simi Valley, CA 93065
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Simi Valley, CA
- Reported agency
- Simi Valley Unified School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Simi Valley Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 17, 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: 101 W. Cochran Street, Simi Valley, CA 93065. For questions, contact Ryan Comerford.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Simi Valley 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 Ryan Comerford at (805) 306-4500 ext 4701. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Grocery and Related Products, Product Formulation Statements, Pricing Spreadsheets, Vendor Questionnaires, Vendor Criteria Forms, Proposal Forms, Piggyback Clause Forms, Non-Collusion Declarations, Equal Opportunity Employment Forms, Certification Regarding Lobbying Forms, Disclosure of Lobbying Act. 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: "Best Value, Completeness of Response, Vendor's Reputation and References, Vendor's Ability to Provide Requested Products, Pricing" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Simi Valley Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from Simi Valley Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Simi Valley 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: Vendor Questionnaire, Vendor Criteria Form, Proposal Form, Piggyback Clause Form, Non Collusion Declaration, Equal Opportunity Employment, Certification Regarding Lobbying, Disclosure of Lobbying Acti. Review the full document from Simi Valley 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: Simi Valley, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.