SLED Opportunity · NEW YORK · NEW YORK
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Buffalo Public Schools seeks proposals for fresh produce supply for child nutrition programs in 2026-2027, emphasizing New York and domestic produce with a three-part RFP targeting general, local seasonal, and urban BIPOC farmers.
The Buffalo Public Schools (BPS) is soliciting proposals to provide fresh produce for the Child Nutrition Programs for the 2026-2027 school year. The USDA allows school districts to apply a geographic preference to minimally processed produce. The Buffalo Public Schools has provided a three-part RFP process for the produce. Part One is set up for a general produce distribution that includes both New York State produce and other preferably domestic produce to schools on a regular basis. Part Two is set up specifically for locally grown, minimally processed seasonal produce. Part Three is set up for small, local urban BIPOC farmers within a 15-mile radius. It is anticipated that this strategy will result in an increased number of proposals for consideration and multiple awards will be made, providing high quality, healthy options. Offering Specifications posted at: https://buffaloschools.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities Jennifer LoTempio Director of Purchase Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: SEE SPECS
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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