State of Arizona Local Foods Procurement

Tucson Unified School District is seeking local Arizona businesses to provide a variety of Arizona-grown and/or produced/processed local foods for a contract running through June 30, 2027.

Tucson Unified School District Food Services


General
Open (open)
27-019-TUSD1
Jun 25, 2026 02:00 PM
Jun 11, 2026 08:00 AM
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
Local
Original Solicitation Links
Contact
Darleen Goodin
darleen.goodin@tusd1.org
+15202254706
Submission Instructions
Online
Description

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) is soliciting bids from local businesses within Arizona to provide a variety of locally grown, produced, and/or processed foods. The contract is intended to be a single-year agreement, renewable annually through June 30, 2027, with purchases made via purchase orders. The scope of work includes the consistent and timely delivery of quality fresh, frozen, or dry local food items to the TUSD Food Services Central Warehouse. Vendors must demonstrate dedication and experience in providing local foods to school districts or similar entities, along with evidence of organizational capacity and qualifications. Specific product requirements include whole grain-rich options for student meals, with an emphasis on avoiding certain ingredients such as potassium bromate, propylparaben, and artificial colors. Vendors are encouraged to submit pricing for a variety of food items, including baked goods and beverages for catering services, and must adhere to FOB Destination pricing. Deliveries are to be made to the TUSD Food Services Central Warehouse at 2150 E 15th Street, Tucson, AZ, 85719, during receiving hours of Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm. No fuel surcharges or added delivery charges will be accepted. The district reserves the right to award multiple contracts to ensure timely delivery, variety, and competitive pricing.

Classification Codes
NAICS424480Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers
PSC8915Fruits and Vegetables
Smart Codes
local arizona foodsfresh produce distributionschool food services
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Jun 11, 2026 12:00 PM-Release Project Date
Jun 25, 2026 12:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Location
Documents
TitleDate Posted
A - AZ Local Foods Spec Sheet - FinalJun 09, 2026 12:44 PM
B - TUSD Food Services Ingredients Not PurchasedJun 09, 2026 12:44 PM
State_of_Arizona_Local_Foods.pdfJun 11, 2026 08:00 AM
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