USDA Commodity Beef / WPS

This contract awards the supply of pre‑cooked USDA‑commodity beef hamburgers to Worcester Public Schools for one fiscal year. The contractor must provide approximately 250,000 servings of gluten‑free, soy‑free beef patties that meet USDA Child Nutrition specifications, deliver them to the district’s primary grocery distributor (Thurston Foods Inc.), and comply with extensive food‑safety, Buy‑American, insurance, and warranty requirements. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder, Maid‑Rite Specialty Foods Inc., with the contract period running from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 and optional one‑year renewals. • Product: USDA commodity beef hamburgers (code 100154) – gluten‑free & soy‑free. • Quantity: ~250,000 servings annually; delivery to Thurston Foods for school distribution. • Requirements: HACCP, third‑party certifications, Buy‑American compliance, insurance (≥ $1 M), prompt‑pay discount eligibility, and a one‑year warranty.