Ventura Unified School District Produce RFP FNS5-27 2026
Ventura UnifiedSchool · Ventura, CA- Due
- May 4, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 14, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Natalie Gerardi
- (805) 641-5000 ext 1213
The 30-second brief
Ventura Unified School District is seeking proposals for the supply of produce for its twenty-five schools. The RFP outlines requirements for product specifications, delivery, pricing, and various certifications. The contract term is anticipated to be one fiscal school year, with potential for extensions.
Produce
Completeness of Response (10 points), Vendor's Reputation and References (15 points), Vendor's Ability to Provide Requested Products (35 points), Pricing (40 points)
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Summary
Ventura Unified School District is seeking proposals for the supply of produce for its twenty-five schools.
The RFP outlines requirements for product specifications, delivery, pricing, and various certifications. The contract term is anticipated to be one fiscal school year, with potential for extensions.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Produce
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
21- Vendor Questionnaire
- Vendor Criteria Form
- Proposal Form
- "Piggyback" Clause Form
- Non-Collusion Declaration
- Equal Opportunity Employment Form
- Certification Regarding Lobbying Form
- Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Form
- Suspension and Debarment Certification Form
- 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 & 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
- 255 West Stanley Ave, Suite 100, Ventura, CA 93001
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Ventura, CA
- Reported agency
- Ventura Unified School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Ventura Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 4, 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: 255 West Stanley Ave, Suite 100, Ventura, CA 93001. For questions, contact Natalie Gerardi.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Ventura 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 Natalie Gerardi at (805) 641-5000 ext 1213. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Produce. 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: "Completeness of Response (10 points), Vendor's Reputation and References (15 points), Vendor's Ability to Provide Requested Products (35 points), Pricing (40 points)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Ventura Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from Ventura Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Ventura 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 Form, Certification Regarding Lobbying Form, Disclosure of L. Review the full document from Ventura 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: Ventura, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.