Fresh Produce

The Canyons School District (CSD) is seeking a qualified supplier to provide high-quality fresh produce for its Nutrition Services. The supplier must meet the eligibility requirements, including being properly licensed, having liability insurance, and being bonded. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price Contract, and the supplier must agree to meet or exceed all of CSD's specifications and requirements. The scope of work includes providing produce that meets the required grade, size, color, and freshness, and the supplier must have refrigerated transportation services that comply with HACCP and ServSafe criteria. The evaluation criteria include responsiveness to CSD's overall needs, competence and qualifications, pricing, and references. Some key points to consider: • The contract will be for one year, with the option to extend annually for up to four additional years. • The supplier must provide a recall plan, hazard analysis, and critical control points. • The supplier must be able to handle commodities and provide weekly warehouse drops. • The supplier must be able to complete commodity reporting and accept uploaded orders from Horizon software. • The supplier must have a bioterrorism plan and be able to service the group with weekly deliveries.