Springfield Public Schools Produce Bid 2025
Springfield SD 186School · Springfield, IL- Posted
- Jun 23, 2025
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Megan McMillan
The 30-second brief
Springfield Public Schools is seeking bids for the supply of fresh produce for a three-year contract period starting July 28, 2025, and ending June 30, 2029. The contract includes delivery to each school, with pricing based on market price plus a fixed fee. Bidders must adhere to 'Buy American' clauses and provide weekly price updates.
Fresh produce, Weekly price updates, Monthly usage information, Product information sheets, Estimated delivery dates and times per school, Detailed ordering procedures.
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Summary
Springfield Public Schools is seeking bids for the supply of fresh produce for a three-year contract period starting July 28, 2025, and ending June 30, 2029.
The contract includes delivery to each school, with pricing based on market price plus a fixed fee. Bidders must adhere to 'Buy American' clauses and provide weekly price updates.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Fresh produce
- Weekly price updates
- Monthly usage information
- Product information sheets
- Estimated delivery dates and times per school
- Detailed ordering procedures
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Excel spreadsheet
- Flash drive
- Paper copy of bid
- Product information sheets
- Estimated delivery dates and times
- Ordering procedure details
- Submit to
- Springfield, IL 62702
- Scope location
- Springfield, IL
- Reported agency
- Springfield Public Schools
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Springfield SD 186?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. 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: Springfield, IL 62702. For questions, contact Megan McMillan.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Springfield SD 186 in IL, 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 Megan McMillan. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Fresh produce, Weekly price updates, Monthly usage information, Product information sheets, Estimated delivery dates and times per school, Detailed ordering procedures.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Springfield SD 186?
All active and historical solicitations from Springfield SD 186 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Springfield SD 186 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 3 years. 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: Excel spreadsheet, flash drive, paper copy of bid, product information sheets, estimated delivery dates and times, ordering procedure details.. Review the full document from Springfield SD 186 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Springfield, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.