Sojourner Truth Academy - Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program Vendor - 2026
Sojourner Truth AcademySchool · Minneapolis, MN- Due
- Oct 9, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Paula Letourneau
- (612) 588-3599
The 30-second brief
Sojourner Truth Academy in Minneapolis, MN seeks a qualified vendor to supply pre-portioned fresh fruit and vegetable snacks for approximately 41 school days across the 2026-2027 academic year. The project involves delivering approximately 380 pre-portioned fresh produce snacks 3 days a week (MWTh) to scholars at no cost to families, supporting nutrition education and healthy eating habits. Proposals are due by October 9, 2026, at 3:15 pm CST submitted via email to [email protected]. Vendors must provide professional references, company history, ServSafe food certification, a kitchen health inspection report, FFVP training completion evidence, sample menus, and an operational description. Evaluation criteria include cost, proposal alignment, vendor experience, local location, reference feedback, and K-12/charter school experience.
Pre-portioned fresh fruit and vegetable snacks
Cost, alignment of the proposal to STA's stated needs, experience, local location, performance feedback from references
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Summary
Sojourner Truth Academy in Minneapolis, MN seeks a qualified vendor to supply pre-portioned fresh fruit and vegetable snacks for approximately 41 school days across the 2026-2027 academic year.
The project involves delivering approximately 380 pre-portioned fresh produce snacks 3 days a week (MWTh) to scholars at no cost to families, supporting nutrition education and healthy eating habits. Proposals are due by October 9, 2026, at 3:15 pm CST submitted via email to [email protected]. Vendors must provide professional references, company history, ServSafe food certification, a kitchen health inspection report, FFVP training completion evidence, sample menus, and an operational description. Evaluation criteria include cost, proposal alignment, vendor experience, local location, reference feedback, and K-12/charter school experience.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Cost
- Alignment of the proposal to STA's stated needs
- Experience
- Local location
- Performance feedback from references
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Pre-portioned fresh fruit and vegetable snacks
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
12- Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Contract for Vended Foods
- (3) professional references
- Company history and financial position summary
- Evidence of Serv Safe Food Certification
- Most recent kitchen Health Inspection Report
- Evidence of FFVP annual training completion
- Sample FFVP menus
- Description of vendor's FFVP operation
- Independent Price Determination Certificate
- Certification Regarding Debarment
- Certification Regarding Lobbying
- Assurance of Civil Rights Compliance
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Minneapolis, MN
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Sojourner Truth Academy?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 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]. For questions, contact Paula Letourneau.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Sojourner Truth Academy in MN, 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 Letourneau at (612) 588-3599. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Pre-portioned fresh fruit and vegetable snacks. 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, alignment of the proposal to STA's stated needs, experience, local location, performance feedback from references" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Sojourner Truth Academy?
All active and historical solicitations from Sojourner Truth Academy are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Sojourner Truth Academy 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: Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Contract for Vended Foods, (3) professional references, company history and financial position summary, Evidence of Serv Safe Food Certification, most recent kitchen. Review the full document from Sojourner Truth Academy for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Minneapolis, MN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.