Warehousing - Foods (USDA) / WSP

This contract calls for a single‑source, one‑year warehousing service to store USDA‑funded frozen, chilled, and dry foods for Worcester Public Schools, with the possibility of two additional one‑year extensions. The contractor must provide temperature‑controlled storage, inventory management (24/7 online access), weekly billing, and compliance with federal, state, and local food‑safety regulations. The award value is approximately $450,663, covering a bill‑of‑ladder charge, per‑case selection fee, and per‑case storage fee. • Primary scope: Warehousing (receiving, storing, issuing) of ~100,000 cases per year of USDA‑funded food. • Required capabilities: Temperature‑controlled facilities, daily temperature logs, perpetual online inventory, weekly invoicing, and full insurance coverage. • Contract terms: 1‑year base period with up to two optional 1‑year extensions; mid‑year (December) and annual (June) physical inventories; termination notice provisions; insurance and reporting obligations.