RFP #017-007 Frozen, Grocery, and Snack

This solicitation awards multiple vendors to supply a comprehensive menu of frozen, grocery, and snack foods to approximately 26 schools in the Manchester and Glastonbury districts for the 2017‑2018 academic year, with potential extensions through 2020. The contract requires direct deliveries during school hours, strict USDA/FDA compliance, U.S.‑made content, and extensive insurance coverage. • Four vendors were awarded separate product lines (e.g., general grocery, frozen foods, specialty snacks). • Delivery must be FOB to each school site, with refrigerated transport for temperature‑sensitive items. • The base period runs until June 30 2018, with two one‑year renewal options and a “no‑withdrawal” period of 90 days post‑opening. • Tax‑exempt pricing, buy‑American documentation, and detailed nutritional disclosures are mandatory. • All proposals had to include affirmative‑action statements, insurance certificates, and de‑barment certifications.