The Poudre School District R-1 is seeking bids for the provision of fresh produce for the period of October 2, 2023, through October 30, 2023. The successful bidder will be required to deliver produce to the Child Nutrition Warehouse located at 1502 South Timberline Road, Fort Collins, CO 80524. The district is looking for a supplier who can provide high-quality produce, maintain adequate stock levels, and ensure timely deliveries. The supplier will be required to provide a dedicated sales representative, maintain a set of protocols and guidelines to meet evolving health and safety requirements, and ensure that all items are immediately traceable to their point of origin.
• The supplier must be able to make deliveries within the specified timeframe and maintain a fill rate of at least 98%.
• The supplier must provide a cost proposal that includes pricing for each item listed in the solicitation.
• The supplier must have experience providing similar products and services to K-12 public school districts in Colorado.
• The supplier must provide references from at least three Colorado K-12 public school districts.
• The supplier must maintain the required insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, and workers' compensation.