NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) is requesting proposals for: RFP NO. NS 27-01 - FRESH BREAD PRODUCTS - NUTRITION SERVICES Our Department represents 22 school sites, serving more than 6,000 breakfasts; 15,000 lunches; 3,000 suppers and 2,000 snacks daily. Coachella Valley Unified School District’s Nutrition Services Department is the lead agency for this proposal. No proposal shall receive consideration by CVUSD unless made in accordance with the instructions, conditions, and requirements herein, omission or non-conformance of any terms, conditions, or requirements may render the submitted proposal as non-responsive. SCOPE OF WORK The Coachella Valley Unified School District is seeking bids from qualified vendors to supply groceries and commercial food products for its meal programs, ensuring compliance with USDA, state, and local regulations. The contract will cover fresh, frozen, and packaged foods, with strict requirements for nutrition, food safety, and delivery standards. Vendors must demonstrate experience, reliability, and adherence to the Buy American Provision. Bids will be evaluated based on cost, quality, delivery capabilities, and compliance, with a one-year contract term and potential extensions. Interested vendors must submit detailed pricing, certifications, and references as outlined in the bid requirements. It is anticipated that the highest-ranked responsive and responsible proposer will be awarded a contract for Groceries for Nutrition Services with an effective date of July 1, 2026, for a one (1) year term with the opportunity for two (2) additional one (1) - year extensions (total potential contract life of three years) upon mutual consent of the awarding agency and the vendor. Companies interested in proposing should view/download appropriate documents from CVUSD Purchasing website or visit the District Bid Manager: https://cloud.astihosted.com/CVUSD/dbm/Vendor/Ven_Default.asp Request for Proposals are due no later than May 26, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Published: May 6, 13, 2026