When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 23, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 15, 2026.

It was issued by Sunnyside Unified School District #12. The work is located in Tucson, Arizona, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Fresh produce distributor with experience supplying schools or government institutions. Reliable refrigerated or produce-capable box-truck delivery fleet. Established weekly delivery and fulfillment operations. Demonstrated ability to manage multi-year produce supply contracts.

Weekly Fresh Produce Delivery Services (Due September 23, 2026)

A government authority in Tucson is seeking a vendor for weekly box-truck deliveries of fresh produce to schools throughout the district. The contract term is five years.

Must be able to provide weekly delivery via box truck (no semi-trucks)
Must be able to provide order correction on defective or shorted orders on the same day of delivery
Must be able to provide next day delivery on emergency orders phoned in
Must be able to provide products by pound or each without requiring half or full case quantities
Must be able to provide Arizona grown specialty fruits and vegetables upon sufficient advanced notice
Must have a local (Tucson) representative assigned to the service account
Must be compliant with USDA Foods Program standards
Must maintain valid fingerprint clearance cards for employees supplying services on a regular basis at District schools
Must comply with E-Verify requirements
Must maintain required insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation
Must maintain all federal, state, and local licenses, bonds, and permits

Release Date: September 11th, 2026

Question Submission Deadline: September 15th, 2026

Bid Submission Deadline: September 23rd, 2026

Virtual Public Bid Opening: September 23rd, 2026

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The government authority in Tucson, Arizona is seeking a vendor to provide weekly deliveries of fresh fruits and vegetables to various schools within the district. Deliveries are expected to be made using box trucks.

Requested produce includes apples, red peppers, broccoli florettes, carrot sticks, cucumbers, shredded lettuce, oranges, salad mix, spinach, cherry tomatoes, onions, and green peppers. The contract period will be five years.

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