SLED Opportunity · PENNSYLVANIA · SCRANTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
AI Summary
Scranton City School District seeks proposals for the 2026-2027 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program to provide free fresh fruits and vegetables with nutrition education to students. The program aims to promote healthier eating habits and expand fruit and vegetable consumption in schools.
Statement of Purpose
The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP), under Section 19 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (NSLA), has been a nationwide program since 2008. Schools in Pennsylvania are selected by a competitive application process administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Division of Food and Nutrition. The FFVP provides all children in participating schools with a variety of free fresh fruits and vegetables during the school day. It is an effective and creative way of introducing fresh fruits and vegetables as healthy snack options. Providing a nutrition education component while serving fresh fruits and vegetables is the ideal way to introduce and reinforce good eating habits.
The goals of the FFVP are to:
Create a healthier school environment by providing healthier food choices
Expand the variety of fresh fruits and vegetables children experience
Increase children’s fresh fruit and vegetable consumption
Make a difference in children’s diets to impact their present and future health
The Scranton School District is a public school district located in Scranton, PA. The district services approximately 9,500 students K-12. The Scranton School District is spread throughout the city across 18 different sites.
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Proposal Opening Date | 2026-04-22T15:00:00.000Z | https://meet.google.com/idj-ydfh-trc?authuser=0&hs=122 |
How do you plan on meeting the scope of services requested in the RFP. (i.e. Menus, Production, Distribution, Education, etc.)
History of company, how long has your company been assisting with implementation of FFVP's? List those school districts which you presently serve.
Ethics, integrity, solid financial background to handle a large program
Price Per Portion of Service
INSTRUCTIONS FOR NON COLLUSION STATEMENT
By confirming, I state that I am authorized to confirm the non-collusion statement on behalf of my firm, and its owners, directors, and officers. I am the person responsible in my firm for the prices(s) and the amount of this proposal and/or bid.
By confirming, I state that:
I state that the firm I am representing understands and acknowledges that the above representations are material and important, and will be relied upon by the School District of the City of Scranton in awarding the contract(s) for which this proposal and/or bid is submitted. I understand and my firm understands that any misstatement in this affidavit is and shall be treated as fraudulent concealment from the School District of the City of Scranton of the true facts relating to the submission of this proposal and/or bid. I declare under penalty of perjury under the law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that the foregoing is true and correct, and I am authorized to confirm this statement.
The following provisions are required when District spends federal funds for any contract. Accordingly, except where stated not applicable, the following terms apply to the Contract because it is expected Vendor will be paid with such funds.
Under 2 CFR Part 200, and specifically § 200.327 and Appendix II, contracts for more than the simplified acquisition threshold (currently set at $250,000), which is the inflation-adjusted amount determined by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council as authorized by 41 U.S.C. 1908, must address administrative, contractual, and legal remedies if contractors violate or breach contract terms, and must provide for appropriate sanctions and penalties.
In addition to other terms stated in the Contract, Vendor at no cost to the District shall promptly correct any errors, omissions or defects in any product, services, or other item Vendor is required to deliver. The District reserves the right to reject any item reasonably determined by the District as containing errors, omissions or defects or otherwise failing to conform to the Contract. If Vendor fails to make corrections within a reasonable time, in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity, District may at its option:
(1) Make corrections and offset the cost of correction against any balance remaining owed to Vendor, and Vendor shall reimburse the District for any cost in excess of the balance.
(2) Terminate the Contract, in which case Vendor at no cost to District shall remove any tangible items provided to date.
(3) Accept delivery not in accordance of the Contract, instead of requiring removal or correction, in which case the contract sum will be reduced as appropriate and equitable. Such adjustment shall be effected whether or not final payment has been made. This term shall apply without regard to the Contract amount.
By confirming, the vendor agrees to the statement above.
Under 2 CFR Part 200, and specifically § 200.327 and Appendix II, contracts for more than $10,000 must address Termination for Cause or for Convenience by the District, including the manner by which it will be effected and the basis for settlement.
In addition to other terms stated in the Contract, District reserves the right by written notice to terminate the Contract effective on a future date specified in the notice, with or without cause. Cause means a violation or breach of any Contract terms. If the Contract is terminated without cause, the District shall pay the Vendor for any product, services, or other item the Vendor is required to deliver and which has been satisfactorily delivered prior to termination. This term shall apply without regard to the Contract amount.
By confirming, the vendor agrees to the statement above.
Under 2 CFR Part 200, and specifically § 200.327 and Appendix II, except as otherwise provided under 41 CFR Part 60, all contracts that meet the definition of “federally assisted construction contract” in 41 CFR Part 60-1.3 must include the equal opportunity clause provided under 41 CFR 60-1.4(b), in accordance with Executive Order 11246, “Equal Employment Opportunity” (30 FR 12319, 12935, 3 CFR Part, 1964-1965 Comp., p. 339), as amended by Executive Order 11375 “Amending Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal Employment Opportunity,” and implementing regulations at 41 CFR part 60, “Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor.”
41 CFR Part 60-1.3, states that “federally assisted construction contract” means any agreement for construction work which is paid for in whole or in part with funds obtained from the Government or borrowed on the credit of the Government pursuant to any federal program involving a grant, contract, loan, insurance, or guarantee under which the applicant itself participates in the construction work.
By confirming, the vendor agrees to the statement above.
Under 2 CFR Part 200, and specifically § 200.327 and Appendix II, prime construction contracts for more than $2,000 must require compliance with the prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act, 40 USC 31-3148, as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations. Such contracts must also include a provision for compliance with the Copeland “Anti-Kickback Act,” 40 USC 3145, as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations.
By confirming, the vendor agrees to the following.
Under 2 CFR Part 200, and specifically § 200.327 and Appendix II, construction contracts for more than $100,000 must require compliance with the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, 40 USC 3701-3708, including requirements for payment of overtime and maintenance of safe working conditions.
By confirming, the vendor agrees to the following.
Under 2 CFR Part 200, and specifically § 200.327 and Appendix II, certain research contracts funded by federal grants are required to include provisions relating to inventions made by non-profit organizations and small business firms.
By confirming, the vendor agrees to the following.
Under 2 CFR Part 200, and specifically § 200.327 and Appendix II, contracts for more than $150,000 must require the Vendor to agree to comply with all applicable standards, orders, or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251- 1387.
By confirming, the vendor agrees to the statement above.
Under 2 CFR Part 200, and specifically § 200.327 and Appendix II, a contract award (see 2 CFR 180.220) may not be made to parties listed on the governmentwide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the 0MB guidelines at 2 CFR 180 that implement Executive Orders 12549 (3 CFR part 1986 Comp., p. 189) and 12689 (3 CFR part 1989 Comp., p. 235), "Debarment and Suspension." SAM exclusions contains the names of parties debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies, as well as parties declared ineligible under statutory or regulatory authority other than Executive Order 12549.
Vendor certifies that it is not listed on the governmentwide exclusions in SAM, and is not debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies or declared ineligible under statutory or regulatory authority.
By confirming, the vendor agrees to the statement above.
Under CFR Part 200, and specifically § 200.327 and Appendix II, contractors that bid for an award exceeding $100,000 must file certifications under 31 U.S.C. 1352. that the Contractor has not paid any person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining any federal contract, grant or any other award. The Contractor must also disclose any lobbying with non-federal funds in connection with obtaining any federal award.
If applicable, Vendor certifies that it is in compliance with all provisions of the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, 31 U.S.C. 1352.
By confirming, the vendor agrees to the statement above.
Under 2 CFR Part 200, and specifically § 200.321, the District and Vendor are required to take all necessary affirmative steps to assure that minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are used when possible. Affirmative steps include:
By confirming, the vendor agrees to the statement above.
Under 2 CFR Part 200, and specifically § 200.322, the District expresses a preference, to the greatest extent practicable, for the purchase, acquisition, or use of goods, products, or materials produced in the United States (including but not limited iron, aluminum, steel, cement, and other manufactured products), and this requirement must be included in any subcontract.
By confirming, the vendor agrees to the statement above.
Under 2 CFR Part 200, and specifically § 200.323, contracts involving purchases for more than $10,000 (or if the value of the quantity acquired by District during the preceding fiscal year exceeded $10,000), must require contractor compliance with § 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, which includes procuring only items designated in guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 40 CFR Part 247 that contain the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable.
By confirming, the vendor agrees to the statement above.
Under 2 CFR Part 200, and specifically § 200.326, for construction contracts or subcontracts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (currently set at $250,000), minimum requirements for bonding are as follows:
By confirming, the vendor agrees to the statement above.
Vendor shall make a good faith effort to provide District such information and to satisfy District requirements applicable to the Contract under applicable federal regulations, including but not limited to recordkeeping requirements and contract cost and price analyses required.
By confirming, the vendor agrees to statement above.
By submission of this proposal, the vendor certifies that they are not excluded from federal awards due to Debarment and Suspension (Executive Orders 12549 and 12689) per sections 2 CFR 180.220 of the OBM Guidelines
Format: May 20, 2022, at 1 p.m.
Is Bonding Requirements applicable to this project?
"Under 2 CFR Part 200, and specifically § 200.326, for construction contracts or subcontracts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (currently set at $250,000), minimum requirements for bonding are as follows: a) A bid guarantee for 5% of the bid price. The bid guarantee must consist of a firm commitment such as a bid bond, certified check, or other negotiable instrument accompanying a bid as assurance that the bidder will, upon acceptance of the bid, execute contract documents required within the time specified. b) A performance bond for 100% of the contract price. A performance bond secures contractor’s fulfillment of all requirements under the contract. c) A payment bond for 100% of the contract price. A payment bond assures payment of all persons supplying labor and material under the contract."
Is the "Equal Employment Opportunity" section applicable to the project?
"Under 2 CFR Part 200, and specifically § 200.327 and Appendix II, except as otherwise provided under 41 CFR Part 60, all contracts that meet the definition of “federally assisted construction contract” in 41 CFR Part 60-1.3 must include the equal opportunity clause provided under 41 CFR 60-1.4(b), in accordance with Executive Order 11246, “Equal Employment Opportunity” (30 FR 12319, 12935, 3 CFR Part, 1964-1965 Comp., p. 339), as amended by Executive Order 11375 “Amending Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal Employment Opportunity,” and implementing regulations at 41 CFR part 60, “Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor.”
41 CFR Part 60-1.3, states that “federally assisted construction contract” means any agreement for construction work which is paid for in whole or in part with funds obtained from the Government or borrowed on the credit of the Government pursuant to any federal program involving a grant, contract, loan, insurance, or guarantee under which the applicant itself participates in the construction work."
Is the "procurement of recovered materials" section applicable for this project?
"Under 2 CFR Part 200, and specifically § 200.323, contracts involving purchases for more than $10,000 (or if the value of the quantity acquired by District during the preceding fiscal year exceeded $10,000), must require contractor compliance with § 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, which includes procuring only items designated in guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 40 CFR Part 247 that contain the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable. "
Is the "Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards" section applicable to this project?
"Under 2 CFR Part 200, and specifically § 200.327 and Appendix II, construction contracts for more than $100,000 must require compliance with the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, 40 USC 3701-3708, including requirements for payment of overtime and maintenance of safe working conditions. "
Is the "Prevailing Wage Requirement for Construction Contracts" applicable to this project?
"Under 2 CFR Part 200, and specifically § 200.327 and Appendix II, prime construction contracts for more than $2,000 must require compliance with the prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act, 40 USC 31-3148, as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations. Such contracts must also include a provision for compliance with the Copeland “Anti-Kickback Act,” 40 USC 3145, as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations."
Is the "Rights to Inventions Made Under Agreement" applicable to this project?
"Under 2 CFR Part 200, and specifically § 200.327 and Appendix II, certain research contracts funded by federal grants are required to include provisions relating to inventions made by non-profit organizations and small business firms."
Is the "Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act" applicable to this project?
"Under 2 CFR Part 200, and specifically § 200.327 and Appendix II, contracts for more than $150,000 must require the Vendor to agree to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251- 1387."
Is the " Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment" applicable for this project?
"Under CFR Part 200, and specifically § 200.327 and Appendix II, contractors that bid for an award exceeding $100,000 must file certifications under 31 U.S.C. 1352. that the Contractor has not paid any person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining any federal contract, grant or any other award. The Contractor must also disclose any lobbying with non-federal funds in connection with obtaining any federal award.
If applicable, Vendor certifies that it is in compliance with all provisions of the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, 31 U.S.C. 1352. "
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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