Grocery Products (Supplemental) / WPS

This contract is a sealed‑bid solicitation for supplemental grocery products to support the Worcester Public Schools nutrition program. The City of Worcester Purchasing Division issued the bid (CR‑8799‑J7) on September 2 2026, with a submission deadline of September 16 2026. The award was granted to Thurston Foods, Inc. for a total value of $1,584,195.80. The contract covers a broad list of 66 grocery items (bakery, canned fruit, dairy, dry goods, frozen berries, snacks, beverages, etc.) with estimated annual quantities, and requires the vendor to submit both a hard‑copy and electronic pricing spreadsheet. Key obligations include meeting HACCP and USDA standards, a 98 % monthly fill‑rate, Buy‑American certification (>51 % domestic content), insurance requirements, and timely invoicing. The base period runs through June 30 2027 with an optional one‑year renewal. • Scope: Supply, deliver, and invoice a comprehensive grocery product catalog for 34 school‑meal sites. • Delivery: FOB destination, freight prepaid; default 12‑day delivery window if dates not specified. • Performance: Minimum 98 % fill‑rate, quality inspections, and replacement of non‑conforming items at no cost.