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Invitation for bid ( ifb) - fresh fruit and vegetable program 2026- 2027
Fresh fruit and vegetables Fresh fruits such as apples, bananas, oranges, mandarins, pears, peaches, nectarines, plums, grapes, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, kiwi, mango and other seasonal fruits. Fresh vegetables such as baby carrots, carrot sticks, celery, cucumbers, cherry or grape tomatoes, bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, sugar snap peas, snow peas, radishes, green beans, corn and other seasonal vegetables.
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Toledo Public Schools seeks a qualified produce supplier for the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) for 2026-2027. The initial contract term is October 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, with up to three one-year renewals. Bids must be submitted by September 17, 2026. All pricing must be firm fixed price and include all costs. Deliveries must be to designated TPS elementary schools between 7:30 a. m. and 2:00 p. m. , Monday through Thursday. Compliance with USDA and local food safety requirements is mandatory.
Deliveries must be to designated TPS school locations Monday through Thursday between 7: 30 a. m. and 2: 00 p. m. , unless otherwise approved by tps. deliver to designated tps school locations monday through thursday between 7: 30 a. m. and 2: 00 p. m.
Payment terms are net 30 days from the date the invoice is received by the district. payment terms are net 30 days from the date the invoice is received by the district.
Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the award methodology expressly stated in the solicitation. award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the award methodology expressly stated in the solicitation.
The vendor must maintain and provide documentation including current USDA GAP/GHP certification, food safety plan, and traceability/recall plan. the vendor shall maintain and provide the following documentation as required by the solicitation and contract: current usda gapghp certification or audit documentation, as applicable written food safety plan traceability and recall plan country of originbuy american documentation current food business license
Protests must be received within five 5 calendar days of the districts notice of intent to award. protests must be received within five 5 calendar days of the districts notice of intent to award.
Failure to submit required certifications, addenda, insurance documentation, or other required compliance documents may result in the bid being deemed nonresponsive or may prevent contract award. failure to submit required certifications, addenda, insurance documentation, or other required compliance documents may result in the bid being deemed nonresponsive or may prevent contract award.
