Warehousing - Food (USDA) / WPS

This contract provides temperature‑controlled warehousing services for USDA‑funded food items (frozen, chilled, and dry) for Worcester Public Schools. The contractor must store approximately 10,000 cases per year (up to 800 cases on‑site simultaneously), maintain FIFO inventory, provide 24/7 online inventory access, and handle weekly pick‑ups. The award is based on unit pricing for bill‑of‑lading, case selection, and storage per 30‑day dwell period, with the lowest total net price winning. The base term is one year (Mar 4 2026‑Mar 3 2027) with the possibility of two additional one‑year extensions at the City’s discretion. Key requirements include compliance with USDA, Mass. Dept. of Public Health, and food‑safety regulations, as well as specific insurance coverage and reporting obligations. • Provides full‑service warehousing (frozen, chilled, dry) for USDA‑funded school meals. • Requires electronic inventory system with real‑time access for the school district. • Awarded to Gold Star Foods at a total bid price of $21,250.