Manchester Public Schools (MPS) is seeking to engage a vendor(s) to provide produce products as outlined below. However, MPS reserves the right to go off-bid, in its sole discretion, to purchase local/regional food items as available. The vendor shall insert prices and extensions as required on the appropriate page of the Excel spreadsheet associated with the RFP. All pricing must include all costs of inside delivery at each destination. All pricing commences January 13, 2025, and ends June 30, 2025. MPS may withhold payment when it is determined that said supplies, materials and equipment do not meet the specified requirements. Each line item awarded to the vendor shall be for the period commencing January 13, 2025 through June 30, 2025. U.S.D.A. regulations permitting, MPS reserves the right to renew this contract with the successful vendor(s) to cover two (2) additional one (1) year (2025-2026, and 2026-2027, school years). Extension shall be valid upon written consent of all parties prior to the anniversary date of the contract. Such renewal may include cost of living increases only as they relate to the Federal Consumer Price Index.
