When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 4, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 24, 2026.

It was issued by The City Of Waterbury Department Of Education. The work is located in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Fresh produce distributor with institutional supply experience. Company experienced serving government or public sector nutrition programs. Reliable cold-chain logistics and delivery capabilities. Ability to source a wide variety of fruits and vegetables consistently. Regional presence or service capacity in Connecticut. Experience managing grant-funded or compliance-driven food service contracts.

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Overview

Hospitality, Food Service & Travel

Waterbury, Connecticut, United StatesPosted: July 18th, 2026Deadline: August 4th, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Connecticut government authority is seeking a vendor to provide fresh fruit and vegetable grant program services, including a range of produce items. Questions are due July 24, 2026, and the proposal deadline is August 4, 2026.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must submit one original, one paper copy, and one PDF copy on a CD or flash drive
Must submit bid in an opaque sealed envelope marked with the project title and bidder information
Must provide insurance coverage including General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Excess/Umbrella Liability
Must provide insurance with an 'A-' Best's Rating and at least a Class V3 financial size category
Must deliver items on a refrigerated truck
Must be able to provide daily or as-needed deliveries
Must honor emergency orders
Must bill the Waterbury Board of Education, Food Service Department monthly
Must submit billing by the 5th day of the month following the month in which items were received

CONTRACT DURATION

13 months

TIMELINE

Questions due by July 24th, 2026.

Addenda issued by July 28th, 2026.

Bids due by August 4th, 2026.

Contract term commences upon issuance and terminates on August 30th, 2027.

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 24th, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

The City Of Waterbury Department Of Education

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Connecticut is seeking a vendor to provide services for a fresh fruit and vegetable grant program. The scope indicates supply of assorted fresh produce items, including red and green apples, apricots, asparagus, avocado halves, bananas, beet sticks, oranges, blood oranges, pomegranates, and snap peas.

The procurement appears to support a nutrition or food distribution program requiring reliable access to fresh produce items. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted no later than July 24, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 4, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 24, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by The City Of Waterbury Department Of Education. The work is located in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Fresh produce distributor with institutional supply experience
Company experienced serving government or public sector nutrition programs
Reliable cold-chain logistics and delivery capabilities
Ability to source a wide variety of fruits and vegetables consistently
Regional presence or service capacity in Connecticut
Experience managing grant-funded or compliance-driven food service contracts

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