The Marysville Joint Unified School District is seeking proposals for grocery products for its Child Nutrition Program. The contract will be for one year, with the possibility of four one-year extensions. Proposals are due by April 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT. Key requirements include adherence to the Buy American provision, specific delivery schedules to 16 school sites, and maintaining product quality and safety standards. Vendors must submit various certifications, including those related to insurance, drug-free workplace, and non-collusion. The award will be based on a combination of price, service reliability, delivery, traceability, minimum delivery amount, small/minority business status, technology, and safety records.
The deadline for all submissions of **** is April 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT.
The district shall pay for materials, supplies, or services furnished under the contract within a reasonable and proper time after the authorized district representative accepts and approves invoices. Payment is due thirty 30 days from the date the food is received and accepted by the district, or thirty 30 days from the date a correct invoice is received, whichever is later.
The award of this solicitation is conditional on the winning bidders accepting the terms of the RFP. The district will choose the entity who meets the objectives of the solicitation and can provide the greatest overall benefit to the district, based upon the information presented in the bids. While price alone is not the sole basis for award, it remains the primary consideration when awarding a contract under the RFP method.
A responsible bidder is defined as a bidding party possessing the skill, judgment, integrity, and financial ability necessary to timely perform and complete the contract being bid.
The district shall hold the bidders responsible for any damage which may be sustained because of failure or neglect to comply with the terms or conditions listed herein. If the successful bidders fails or neglects to comply with the terms of the RFP, the district may, upon written notice to the bidder, cancel the contract/purchase order in its entirety or cancel or rescind any or all items affected by such default, and may, whether or not the contract is canceled in whole or in part, purchase the materials, supplies or services elsewhere without further notice to the bidder. The prices paid by the district at the time such purchases are made shall be considered the prevailing market price. Any extra cost incurred by such default may be collected by the district from the bidder or deducted from any funds due to the bidder.
The district reserves the right to request samples of items prior to, or after awarding. Samples must be provided at no cost to the district and must be the exact item that the vendor proposes to furnish and in the same packaging in which they will be delivered.
Any proposer may file a protest. The district's director of purchasing will receive the protest in writing no later than 2:00 p. m. after the fifth 5th business day following the proposal opening date.
