Active SLED Opportunity · MINNESOTA · ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Rochester Public Schools seeks bids from qualified vendors to supply and deliver fresh produce for student nutrition programs including NSLP and SBP. The contract will be awarded to a single prime vendor to ensure efficient centralized procurement and delivery.
Rochester Public Schools, Independent School District No. 535 (“District”), through its Student Nutrition Services Department, invites sealed bids from qualified vendors to furnish and deliver fresh produce to District locations in support of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP), summer feeding programs, and other authorized Student Nutrition Services operations.This Invitation for Bid (IFB) is issued in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to Minnesota Statutes governing public procurement, 2 CFR Part 200, 7 CFR Part 210, and guidance issued by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). This procurement will be conducted in a manner providing full and open competition, and the District will maintain records sufficient to document the history of the procurement in compliance with federal requirements.The District intends to award a contract to a single prime vendor responsible for supplying all fresh produce items specified in this IFB. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities or irregularities, and to make award in whole or in part when determined to be in the best interest of the District and consistent with applicable law.The use of a prime vendor model reflects the District’s determination that centralized ordering, standardized delivery, reduced administrative burden, and consolidated distribution provide the most efficient and cost-effective method of procurement for fresh produce
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Apr 16th 2026, 8:00 AM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Apr 30th 2026, 4:00 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Virutal Bid Opening | Video Call Link: https://meet.google.com/zxi-gkyz-bvv | A public virtual bid opening will be held on May 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM (CST). The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Video Call Link: https://meet.google.com/zxi-gkyz-bvv Phone Dial-In: https://tel.meet/zxi-gkyz-bvv?pin=9860485038227 | May 12th 2026, 1:00 PM CDT | No |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | May 12th 2026, 1:00 PM CDT | N/A |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement | Instructions | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appendix A –Produce Fixed Pricing (BASIS OF AWARD) (BT-06AR) | BidTable: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this BidTable. | Download |
| Signed Appendix C — Vendor Certification and Acknowledgment Form | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| Buy American Exception Documentation (conditional — only if any items are marked non-domestic | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Optional | ||
| Food safety documentation (GAP cert, third-party audit, or food safety plan) | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Optional |
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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