Pizza (Cold) / WPS

This sealed‑bid solicitation from the City of Worcester seeks a vendor to furnish and deliver freshly made, uncooked, never‑frozen cheese‑only pizzas to all Worcester Public Schools for one year. The contract specifies strict nutritional, ingredient, and delivery requirements, including whole‑grain dough, sodium limits, cold delivery the day before service, and detailed cooking instructions. The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with a potential for two additional one‑year renewals at the City’s discretion. • Scope: Provide round (16‑inch) and square (11×17‑inch) cheese‑only pizzas, estimated 144,000 slices per type annually (≈ 16,000 slices/week). • Delivery: Cold (35‑40 °F), day‑before service, before 11 a.m. at each school cafeteria; no drop‑shipments. • Requirements: Minimum one‑year experience with school districts, USDA whole‑grain specifications, ≤ 700 mg sodium per slice, insurance coverage, and a one‑year warranty on product.