Greenwich Public Schools is seeking bids for farm-to-table food procurement, including local produce and ground meat. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with renewal options. Bids must be submitted by June 3, 2026, at 11:00 a. m. and will be opened publicly on June 4, 2026, at 11:00 a. m. at 290 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT. Faxed, late, or emailed bids will not be accepted. Vendors must submit one original and three copies of their proposal, with the cost sheet as the first page. Key evaluation criteria include product quality, local sourcing commitment, pricing, and delivery capabilities. Vendors must comply with USDA procurement regulations and provide proof of insurance and food safety certifications. Questions regarding the bid must be submitted via email by May 20, 2026, to ***@***. *. * answers will be posted as an addendum on www. ***. *. * by May 27, 2026.
The bid submission deadline is June 3, 2026, at 11:00 a. m. The contract term is anticipated to be from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
Bids will be evaluated based on product quality and freshness (30%), local sourcing commitment (25%), pricing competitiveness (20%), delivery and service capability (15%), and sustainability and educational value (10%).
Vendors must submit a company profile and history, description of local sourcing practices, product availability list, pricing structure, delivery capabilities and service area, food safety certifications/licenses, references from at least three institutional clients, proof of insurance, and a completed noncollusion affidavit.
The right is reserved to cancel this contract if instructions are not followed.
The bid notice does not mention a site visit requirement.
The bid notice does not require sample submission.
Questions concerning this bid must be received no later than noon on May 20, 2026.
Bids which are incomplete, obscure, or conditional, and which contain irregularities of any kind, will be subject to rejection for failure to comply strictly with these conditions. Faxed, late or emailed bids will not be accepted.