Request for proposals for fresh produce procurement by Palm Springs Unified School District.

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education for the Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) on behalf of The Desert Purchasing Group (DPG), Palm Springs, CA (Riverside County), will receive Request for Proposal for the procurement of the following:
RFP# NS-27-03 – FRESH PRODUCE
Proposals will be applicable to the school districts named below: Palm Springs Unified School District
Morongo Unified School District
Sealed bids must be delivered no later than 10:00 AM PST, May 1, 2026 to: Palm Springs Unified School District, Nutrition Services, Attn: Jennifer Brown, 150 District Center Drive, Palm Springs, CA, 92264.
Companies interested in submitting a proposal should request appropriate documents from Jennifer Brown at the address listed above or email at NutritionServicesBids@psusd.us, The DPG is not responsible for proposals sent via U.S. Mail, common carrier, or any other delivery service. All proposals are due at the Nutrition Services Office located in the District Service Center at 150 District Center Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264 by the posted or advertised closing date and time. It is the vendor’s responsibility to ensure that their proposal is delivered to the location listed.
Questions or comments regarding this RFP must be put in writing and received by the Palm Springs Unified School District, Nutrition Services Office no later than 2:00 PM PST, April 22, 2026. Questions are to be e-mailed to NutritionServicesBids@psusd.us. The Palm Springs Unified School District shall not be obligated to answer any questions received after the above specified deadline or any questions submitted in a manner other than as instructed above.
An addendum will be published on Friday, April 24, 2026, by 3:00PM (Pacific Standard Time).
Proposals will be opened at 10:15 AM PST, Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Nutrition Service Office, located at the District Service Center, 150 District Center Drive, Palm Springs, CA.
The Palm Springs Unified School District’s Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids. No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of ninety (90) days after the date set for the opening of bids. Refer to the formal bid documents and specifications for additional information, terms, and conditions.
 
Sarah Phelps
Director, Nutrition Services
Palm Springs Unified School District
April 1,8,2026 12206238