10339 Cafeteria Food Items II

The Newark Board of Education is seeking a qualified vendor to provide a full spectrum of cafeteria food items for approximately 71 school locations for the 2026‑2027 academic year. The contract is firm‑fixed‑price, with delivery inside each school kitchen, required child‑nutrition labeling, and sample submission for any alternate brands. Vendors must upload pricing and a signed quotation via the NP Sourcing electronic platform and meet strict delivery, labeling, and background‑check requirements. • Scope: Supply all food‑service products (meat, dairy, bakery, cereals, snacks, beverages, condiments, prepared meals, and related non‑food supplies) to Newark public‑school cafeterias. • Delivery: Inside delivery to each kitchen, 7 a.m.–2 p.m. on school days, with a minimum 5‑day notice per delivery. • Compliance: Provide child‑nutrition labels, sample kits for any alternate brand, maintain quality‑control testing, and submit criminal background checks for personnel. • Timeline: Pre‑bid meeting on Sep 4, questions due Sep 4, sample delivery by Sep 22, and final quotation due Sep 22 12:00 p.m. EST. Contract runs Nov 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2027 (optional 1‑year renewal).