Notice of Request for Proposals (RFP)
Category: Frozen, refrigerated, dry, and fresh food, liquid milk, and supplies
- RFP Number: CN-2026
- Due Date: April 24, 2026
- Time: 1:00 P.M.
Overview
The Northern California School Nutrition Purchasing Cooperative (NorCal SN Co-op) is requesting proposals from qualified vendors for the delivery of food and supplies for the 2026–27 school year.
Participating Districts
- Bellevue Union SD
- Calistoga Joint Unified SD
- Healdsburg USD
- Novato USD
- Old Adobe Union SD
- Petaluma City Schools
- San Rafael City Schools
- Sonoma Valley USD
- St. Helena USD
- Tamalpais Union HSD
- Windsor USD
Evaluation Criteria
- Pricing
- Delivery Characteristics
- Buy American Reporting
- Local Geographical Content
- Ordering Process
- Substitution Protocol
- Accounts Receivable
- Commitment to Sustainability
- UPF Elimination
- Service Reliability
- Piggybacking
The NorCal SN Co-op will determine the quality and appropriateness of all proposals, and its decision will be final.
Submission Details
Proposals must be submitted electronically or delivered to:
Tamalpais Union High School District
Business Office
395 Doherty Drive
Larkspur, CA 94939
All proposals must be received by the deadline. Vendors are responsible for obtaining any addendums or revisions.
Questions
Submit all questions in writing to:
Ben Guyton
Director of Student Nutrition Services
Email: bguyton@tamdistrict.org
Deadline: April 8, 2026 at 1:00 P.M.
RFP Documents
Submission Requirements
Proposals must conform to all requirements and be submitted via email to: bguyton@tamdistrict.org
Subject line: Response to RFP CN-2026
Additional Information
- The Lead District reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal.
- Proposals are valid for 60 days after opening.
Contact:
Ben Guyton
Director of Student Nutrition Services
Tamalpais Union High School District
District Website: Tamdistrict
Published: March 4, 2026 – March 30, 2026