Cafeteria Food Items II Questions and Answers Addendum

This solicitation seeks a qualified vendor to supply a comprehensive menu of cafeteria‑grade food and related items for Newark public schools. Bidders must provide USDA Child‑Nutrition (CN) labeling or Product Formulation Statements for each product, submit physical samples using the agency‑provided label template, and price each SKU on a unit‑price basis regardless of case‑pack size. The deadline for a complete quotation (including a signed addendum) is 12 p.m. EST on 22 Sept 2026, with sample‑review comments expected by 1 Nov 2026. The opportunity is highly competitive, featuring many national food distributors, and requires strict compliance with added‑sugar limits for yogurts and other nutrition standards. • Scope covers fresh, frozen, and shelf‑stable entrees, bakery items, cereals, dairy, snacks, beverages, condiments, and cleaning supplies. • All product alternatives must be submitted for sample review; failure to provide samples will result in rejection. • Pricing is evaluated on brand name and unit price, not on case‑pack size, and no bid‑price disclosure will occur before final pricing submission. • The contract serves Newark’s Department of Education School Food Services, so vendors must be able to deliver to New Jersey school locations.