When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 21, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 10, 2026.

It was issued by Staunton City Schools. The work is located in Staunton, Virginia, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Food distributors experienced in farm-to-school and institutional procurement. Established relationships with Virginia farms and regional producers. Strong food traceability, safety, and quality-control systems. Capability to supply minimally processed products suitable for school nutrition programs. Experience coordinating regional food events and educational initiatives. Demonstrated compliance with federal and state procurement and nondiscrimination requirements.

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Overview

Hospitality, Food Service & Travel

Staunton, Virginia, United StatesPosted: September 4, 2026Deadline: September 21, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Virginia government authority seeks a vendor for a one-year farm-to-school distribution program serving Staunton. The contractor will source traceable, minimally processed products from Virginia producers and support school nutrition, regional menu events, and educational engagement.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be validly organized and authorized to do business in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Must hold all applicable food safety certifications and state/federal licenses
Must carry commercial general liability insurance and commercial auto/cargo insurance
Must register with and be eligible to work under the E-Verify program
Must not be currently debarred or suspended from federal or state contracts
Must demonstrate financial and operational capacity to fulfill proposed volumes
Must provide at least three institutional food-service references

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

RFP Issued: September 3rd, 2026

Live Zoom Pre-Proposal Meeting: September 9th, 2026

Written Questions Due: September 10th, 2026

Questions & Answers Posted: September 14th, 2026

Proposals Due: September 21st, 2026

Estimated Award Notification: October 2nd, 2026

Target Contract Start Dates: October 5th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 10, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Staunton City Schools

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority located in Staunton, Virginia, is seeking a vendor to provide farm-to-school products distribution services for a one-year contract period. The selected vendor will establish reliable and scalable supply relationships that provide Virginia producers with predictable institutional demand.

Services will include ensuring full traceability of product origin from farm to delivery point and securing minimally processed, school-nutrition-ready products that support scratch cooking. The vendor will also support coordinated regional menu events and farm-to-school educational engagement while maintaining compliance with applicable federal and state procurement, food safety, and nondiscrimination requirements.

All questions regarding the procurement must be submitted no later than September 10, 2026. Proposals are due by September 21, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 21, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 10, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Staunton City Schools. The work is located in Staunton, Virginia, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Food distributors experienced in farm-to-school and institutional procurement
Established relationships with Virginia farms and regional producers
Strong food traceability, safety, and quality-control systems
Capability to supply minimally processed products suitable for school nutrition programs
Experience coordinating regional food events and educational initiatives
Demonstrated compliance with federal and state procurement and nondiscrimination requirements

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