Farm to School Food Products

MPS Farm to School RFP 23-22 1 Minneapolis Public Schools 1250 W. Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411 RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us Request for Proposal (RFP) for Farm to School Food Products RFP: 23-22 Minneapolis Public Schools - Special School District No. 1 1250 West Broadway Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411-2533 Procurement Issued: January 19th, 2023 MPS Farm to School RFP 23-22 2 Minneapolis Public Schools 1250 W. Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411 RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Overview A. Project Objective B. Schedule of Proposal C. Intention to Submit Proposals D. Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference Call E. Submission of Written Questions F. Changes to the RFP G. Preparation of Proposal H. Submission of Proposals I. Withdrawal of Proposals J. Evaluation and Selection Process K. Effective Period of Proposals L. Bid Reservations M. Notifications of Unsuccessful Vendors N.

Contract Negotiations O. Award of Contract P. Contract Term Q. Disposition of Proposals R. Cost Incurred in Responding S. Assignment T. Causes for Termination II. Scope of Services A. Project Background B. Farm to School Program Goals C. Culinary and Wellness Services Organization D. Description of Expected Services III. MPS Appendix Documents 1. Selection Criteria Summary 2. Product Specifications Summary 3. Pricing Reference Sheet 4. Response Form (Please see separate document) MPS F2S Response Form 2023-24 MPS Farm to School RFP 23-22 3 Minneapolis Public Schools 1250 W. Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411 RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us SECTION I: OVERVIEW A. Project Objective Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) is seeking proposals from organizations and individuals wishing to provide Farm to School produce, meats, and other products for the Nutrition program. Minneapolis Public Schools or Special School District Number 1 (SSD #1) is a school district that is coterminous with the City of Minneapolis, Minnesota. With authority granted by the state legislature, the school board makes policy, selects the superintendent, and oversees the district's budget, curriculum, personnel, and facilities. Students speak ninety different languages at home and most school communications are printed in English, Hmong, Spanish, and Somali. The District covers over 70 school programs at 65 sites, with approximately 28,000 students and 3,200 teaching staff. The District’s Farm to School program is coordinated by the Culinary & Wellness Services department. The program aims to provide students fresh, high-quality produce and education about local food, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture. The District is particularly interested in partnering with small and medium sized farms, farms in which families own or control decision making on the farm, and emerging farmers – including women, people of color, immigrants, young and beginning farmers, Native Americans, and veterans. More information about Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) Culinary & Wellness Services and the Farm to School Program can be found online: https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/f2s_program. The District intends to select multiple bids to provide the necessary Farm to School products. To facilitate the submission and evaluation of proposals, this request for proposals provides additional background information regarding MPS that will be relevant to submissions. RFP Primary Objective 1: To identify farms and organizations interested in collaborating with the District to grow its Farm to School program in a way that is mutually beneficial to the District and farmers. RFP Primary Objective 2: Gain a thorough understanding of the Farm to School total proposed costs for school year 2023-24. RFP Primary Objective 3: Gain a thorough understanding of Farm to School relevant supplies available for school year 2023-24. B. Schedule of Proposal 1. Issue RFP: January 19th, 2023 2. Intent to Submit: February 2nd, 2023 3. Mandatory Pre-Bid Call: February 9th, 2023, 10 am CST 4. Written Questions Due: February 16th, 2023 5. Responses to Questions: February 23rd, 2023 6. Proposals Due: March 2nd, 2023 7. Award bid – Selection: March 9th, 2023 8. Implementation: July 1st, 2023 C. Mandatory Intention to Submit Proposals In order for your organization to receive updates to this Request for Proposal, including responses to submitted questions from all participating firms, please complete the submission form located at: https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/f2s_program MPS Farm to School RFP 23-22 4 Minneapolis Public Schools 1250 W. Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411 RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNbmwYtkRzSYr5QtbLSX7kNsRtScaFM_nFIDYtuINi xYc-3A/viewform?usp=sf_link ) by January 27th, 2023. This will allow the District to provide timely information to interested parties. This document is a mandatory document, if this is not submitted by February 2nd, 2023; the organization will not be able to participate in Farm to School Food Product RFP 23-22. D. Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference Call The District will hold a mandatory pre-bid conference call on Thursday, February 9th, 2023 at 10:00 AM Central Standard Time. The District will review the RFP process and answer any questions at this time. The phone number for the Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference Call will be emailed by 4:00 PM Friday, January 27, 2023 to all organizations who complete the Mandatory Intention to Submit a Proposal Form. Participants should call the provided number at 2:00 PM Thursday, February 9th, 2023 Central Standard Time for the Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference Call. E. Submission of Written Questions All questions about the RFP shall be submitted by e-mail by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on or before February 16th, 2023 to: RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us. The District will provide written responses to questions from prospective Proposers no later than February 2nd, 2023 EOD. After January 31st, 2023, no questions or inquiries will be allowed. F. Changes to the RFP Vendors who are registered with MPS for this RFP will be notified by email of any changes in the specifications contained in this RFP. If any changes are issued to this RFP, a good faith attempt will be made to deliver the additional information to those persons or firms who, according to the records of MPS, have previously received a copy of and are registered (on the Intent to Submit form) with the District for this RFP. G. Preparation of Proposal 1. Careful attention must be paid to all requested items contained in this Request for Proposal. Please read the entire package before bidding. Each proposal shall be prepared simply and economically avoiding the use of elaborate promotional materials beyond what is sufficient to provide a complete, accurate, and reliable presentation. 2. For ease of review, the proposals must follow the outline in Section III and IV of this request for proposal. Each response should be clearly numbered and the full question listed. 3. Each page of the proposal must be sequentially numbered and include the proposing organization’s name. 4. RFP must be double-spaced, with at least than one-inch margins. Font must be at least 12- point. Any RFP submitted that is not double-spaced, uses margins less than 1-inch, and smaller than 12-point font will not be reviewed. There will be no exceptions. 5. Each response to questions in Section III and IV of the RFP must be appropriately labeled (e.g., Section III: General Business Questions, A. General Business Requirements, Question #1; etc.). 6. The RFP narrative for Section III-IV may not exceed 20 pages total, not including appendices. RFPs exceeding the 20 pages in Section III-IV will not be reviewed. There will be no exceptions. 7. Some questions in this RFP will require organizations to submit documents as an Appendix. Applicants may wish to submit additional supplemental materials to support responses to questions in Section III and IV. If an applicant intends to include supplemental materials with responses to questions in Sections III and IV of the RFP, separate appendices for each part https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNbmwYtkRzSYr5QtbLSX7kNsRtScaFM_nFIDYtuINixYc-3A/viewform?usp=sf_link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNbmwYtkRzSYr5QtbLSX7kNsRtScaFM_nFIDYtuINixYc-3A/viewform?usp=sf_link MPS Farm to School RFP 23-22 5 Minneapolis Public Schools 1250 W. Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411 RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us must be developed. Each appendix should be clearly labeled (e.g., Appendix A: Financial Records, etc.). 8. All appendix materials (e.g., sample letters, curricula, lesson plans, progress reports, academic effectiveness data, etc.) must be labeled with the name of the organization and reference the appropriate section and question (e.g., Section C: Description of Expected Services 1a). Although there is no page limitation for the Appendix, the appendix should not be excessive in length. Applicants should also ensure the appendix items are appropriately described and referenced in the narrative section of the RFP. 9. The RFP must be submitted in the appropriate order. Each part of the RFP should be separated with a section divider page listing the title of the next part of the RFP that is enclosed. All RFPs should follow the order below: a. Organization Information Cover Page (Provided in attached Appendix 2) b. Table of Contents c. Section III- General Business Information d. Section IV- Project Scope e. Appendix Materials 10. Additional circumstances that may lead to RFP not being reviewed and/or selected: a. RFP was received after the deadline, which includes not on the deadline date but also after the deadline time. b. Applicant does not intend to complete criminal history checks on employees. c. Applicant’s previous clients have significant complaints regarding the quality of the Title services, communication issues, or other problems. d. Any section of the RFP is missing or incomplete. e. The RFP does not meet length, font, or other formatting requirements. H. Submission of Proposals In order to be considered for selection, organizations must submit a signed physical or electronic (.pdf) response to this solicitation no later than 2:00 p.m. on March 2nd, 2023. Late proposals shall not be accepted. Physical Copies should be submitted to: 1. To submit a proposal electronically Electronic proposals (.doc or .pdf) are to be sent to and must be received by MPS at the email addresses below prior to 2:00 PM on March 2nd, 2023: a. Email proposals to Nevonia Rainwater at: RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us b. Subject to read: “RFP #23-22 Farm to School: BID FROM “Company/Organization” c. MPS will reply to sender that email was received and that documents (.doc or .pdf) are viewable. 2. No physical proposal required: Mail or deliver one physical copy to: Nevonia Rainwater Minneapolis Public Schools 1250 West Broadway Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55411 No other distribution of the proposal shall be made by the organization. It is the sole responsibility of the organization to assure that the proposal is delivered to the designated district office in Item H, above, prior to the deadline. No proposal received after the deadline will mailto:RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us MPS Farm to School RFP 23-22 6 Minneapolis Public Schools 1250 W. Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411 RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us be considered. No unsolicited corrected or resubmitted proposals will be accepted after the proposal submission deadline. I. Withdrawal of Proposals A proposal may be withdrawn by the vendor prior to the date and time for submittal of proposals by means of a written request signed by the vendor or its properly authorized representative. Such written request must be delivered to RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us. This written request can be either electronic or a hard copy format. J. Evaluation and Selection Process 1. The Farm to School Evaluation Committee members will include, but is not limited to, a minimum of one member from at least two departments to be named by the Director of Culinary Services. Potential participating committee members from departments could include, but not be limited to: a. Culinary and Wellness Services b. Procurement 2. Proposals, responses, presentations and references will be included as the Evaluation Committee recommends a solution for the District. Upon approval from the authorized District signer on February 13th 2023, the District will then proceed with contract discussions with the selected vendor(s). The District has no liability to any vendor participating in this RFP process prior to when the authorized District signer signs a contract to that vendor. 3. Consensus on proposal selection will be determined by the Evaluation Committee reaching consensus on the selection. The Farm to School Evaluation Committee members will use a rubric to evaluate the responses to the questions outlined in this RFP. The rubric is provided in Appendix 1 below. 4. The Evaluation Committee shall evaluate all proposals to determine which meet the minimum service/product requirements, without regard to price. This evaluation may, at the Evaluation Committee’s discretion, be augmented by verbal or written requests for clarification, or additional information as necessary to determine whether the technical requirements can be met. The Evaluation Committee can contact references supplied in vendor proposals. Findings from these inquiries will be included in the assessment of products for selecting finalists. 5. The Evaluation Committee will then only consider those proposals that meet the minimum service requirements for further evaluation. The Evaluation Committee will evaluate and score the vendor with regard to the scoring rubric that will be provided at the Pre-Bid Conference or no later than when the Responses to Questions are due. K. Effective Period of Proposals Proposals must state the period for which the proposal shall remain in effect (i.e., how much time does the District have to accept or reject the proposal under the terms proposed). Such period shall not be less than 120 days from the proposal date. L. Bid Reservations Notwithstanding any other provisions of this RFP, the District reserves the right to award this contract to the organization(s) that best meet the requirements of the RFP, and not necessarily, to the lowest cost Proposer. Further, the District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to mailto:Vivian.Blini@mpls.k12.mn.us MPS Farm to School RFP 23-22 7 Minneapolis Public Schools 1250 W. Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411 RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us award in whole or part, and to waive minor immaterial defects in bids. The District may consider, at its sole discretion, any alternative bid. M. Notifications of Unsuccessful Vendors The Evaluation Committee through the Director of Business Services, Nevonia Rainwater shall notify all Vendors after the Finalists’ Presentations but no later than the award recommendation and approval to proceed being placed on the School Board agenda on March 14th, 2023. N. Contract Negotiations Negotiations may include all aspects of services and fees. After a review of the proposals, and in- person presentations, the District intends to enter into contract negotiations with some selected organization(s). If a contract with the selected organization is not finalized within 90 days, the District reserves the right to open negotiations with the next ranked organization(s). O. Award of Contract The District intends to make awards in part (by product) to multiple organizations; however, the District reserves the right to award in part or as a whole, whichever is deemed most advantageous to the District. The selected organizations shall be required to enter into written agreements (Letter of Award) or contracts with the District in a form approved by legal counsel for the District. This RFP and the proposal, or any part thereof, may be incorporated into and made a part of the final contract(s). The District reserves the right to negotiate the terms and conditions of the contract(s) with the selected Proposer(s). P. Contract Term It is the intent that award letters and contract(s) be valid for a 1 (one) year period. Q. Disposition of Proposals All materials submitted in response to this RFP will become the property of the District. All information submitted is considered public and may be disclosed to third parties. R. Cost Incurred in Responding This solicitation does not commit the District to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of proposals or in making necessary studies for the preparation thereof, nor to procure or contract for services. S. Assignment The successful proposer shall not assign, transfer, convey, or otherwise dispose of the contract, or right, title of interest, or power to execute such a contract to any person, firm, or corporation without the previous consent in writing by the District. T. Causes for Termination Causes for termination of the agreement may include any of the following: Failure to promptly and faithfully provide the services required at the prices indicated in the Proposal; violation of any law governing services provided to the District; failure to cooperate upon receiving any reasonable request for information or service; or improper actions of the officers or employees, which in the opinion of the District, would adversely affect its interest, or endanger the structure of the proposing organization such as a spin off or merger which materially affects the terms of this agreement. The District may terminate the agreement without cause on 90-days notice. The District may terminate the agreement with cause on 30 days notice. MPS Farm to School RFP 23-22 8 Minneapolis Public Schools 1250 W. Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411 RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us SECTION II: SCOPE OF SERVICES A. Project Background This section begins with some background information on the Minneapolis Public School District and then discusses the overall expectations for the Farm to School food products, as well as the district’s specific needs. It also describes existing services and equipment that the Vendor may wish to incorporate into its design and the issues that need to be considered. The Minneapolis Public Schools is the third largest K-12 District in Minnesota. Minneapolis, located in Hennepin County, is the largest city in the state of Minnesota, and is the 48th largest in the United States. The District covers 70 school programs at 65 sites, with approximately 28,000 students and 3,200 teaching staff. 70 school programs include:  K-5 Schools: 19  K-8 Schools: 17  Middle Schools (6-8): 5  High Schools (9-12): 7  Special Education Schools: 2  Specialty Schools: 1  District Alternative Schools: 4  Contract Alternative Schools: 12 Growth projection: Stable Superintendent: Rochelle Cox Chief Financial Officer: Ibrahima Diop Director of Culinary Services: Bertrand Weber Director, Business Services: Nevonia Rainwater Current Farm to School Environment The District’s Farm to School program began in 2012 and is centered on a commitment to sourcing sustainably grown food from small and mid-sized farms in the region for the District’s school meal programs. At the root of the program is the belief that students, farmers and communities benefit from successful Farm to School programs. The program prides itself on providing high quality, fresh produce to students while maintaining strong, mutually beneficial relationships with farmers. Currently the District’s Farm to School program is one of the strongest in the country, recognized nationally for how a large, urban school district can build meaningful partnerships with local farmers and provide educational opportunities for students around food, farming and nutrition. The program has also gained recognition locally among students, parents, staff, media, and partners. Farm to School Vision Each year, the program has seen farmers interested in returning as partners, and growth in terms of product varieties and volumes. By the end of the current 2022-2023 school year, the District will have purchased over 150,000 pounds of fresh produce from small to mid-sized farms in our region, grown using sustainable or certified organic growing practices. A total of 17 farms and organizations representing multiple farms in the region currently provide nearly 40 varieties of fresh produce and animal products to the District. The District increased the volume and variety of Farm to School produce awarded for the current 2022-2023 school year and intends to do so again for the 2023-2024 school year. MPS Farm to School RFP 23-22 9 Minneapolis Public Schools 1250 W. Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411 RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us B. Farm to School Goals & Values The goals and values of the Farm to School program are as follows. These goals and values are reflected in the included Selection Criteria (Appendix 5). They may include, but are not limited to the following: • Growing a Farm to School program that is cost-effective for the District and mutually beneficial for both the District and the farmers • Partnerships with suppliers that are respectful and professional, based in open, honest, and timely communication • Consistent, high-quality produce and additional foods for students and staff • Equity and diversity among suppliers and their employees • Commitment to good stewardship of the land (sustainable or certified organic growing practices) • Commitment to serving produce grown safely and without the use of chemicals that are harmful to child health • Reliable, accurate, timely deliveries of products according to the agreed-upon product specifications and pack sizes MPS also participates in the Good Food Purchasing Program and incorporates many of their goal into evaluation of potential suppliers. Information about the Good Food Purchasing Program can be found at https://goodfoodpurchasing.org C. Culinary & Wellness Services Organization Minneapolis Public Schools is on a mission to improve meals and snacks offered from the perceived “traditional school lunch” of highly processed foods, to wholesome, healthy and fresh foods. Number of Serving Sites: 67 Approximate Lunches Daily: 16,000 Approximate Breakfasts Daily: 10,000 Approximate Afterschool Snacks Daily: 5,000 Approximate Number of FFVP servings per week: 51,000 Under Minnesota State Statute 471, the District is a member of the Minnesota School Food Buying Group (MSFBG). Additionally, the District reserves the right to joint purchasing under this Contract with St. Paul Public Schools. • Bertrand Weber is the Director, overseeing all aspects of the Culinary & Wellness Services department and directing the strategic vision of the department. Mr. Weber’s commitment to Farm to School is robust and he is a national leader in the movement. • Kirsten Weigle is the Farm to School Coordinator managing all services awarded through this RFP process, farmer relationships, local produce procurement, and Farm to School marketing/education. • Aaron Krulc is the Buyer, coordinating day-to-day purchasing operations by the department. D. Description of Expected Services https://goodfoodpurchasing.org/ MPS Farm to School RFP 23-22 10 Minneapolis Public Schools 1250 W. Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411 RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us 1. MPS expects the highest level of quality, professionalism, and results from the vendor and product and the development and implementation of services provided by them, including, but not limited to the following: 1. Supplier shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, including securing and maintaining in force such permits and licenses as are required by law in connection with the furnishing of services pursuant to this agreement. 2. MPS expects that success of the suppliers’ performance and product will be determined at the sole discretion of MPS. 3. MPS expects that success of the bidder’s performance and product will be determined by both qualitative and quantitative means of data collection and analysis. 4. Documentation Farmers must provide documentation that the following requirements are met. This documentation does not need to be included with the RFP Response, but if awarded, farmers must provide the information to MPS no later than Tuesday June 1, 2023: • Accurate Food Safety Plan covering on-farm food safety topics covered in Site Visit Checklist (available at https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/uploads/site_visit_checklist_2020.pdf) OR certification of passage of a GAP audit or audits for the specific crop(s) awarded. o Relevant supporting food safety documentation, such as logs or sign-in sheets, may be requested by the District at any time during the partnership period or one year after the partnership period. • Certificate demonstrating proof of Liability Insurance (at least $1 million) valid during the partnership period. • Current water test results proving passing results generic E. coli. Other water tests, such as nitrates and nitrites, are optional. Listeria is NOT required. Farms selling only non-produce items may not need to provide all the above-listed documentation. The District will communicate required documentation with selected non- produce vendors. 5. Produce Food Safety In order to ensure that the fresh produce provided is safe for District students and staff, produce vendors are expected to follow good on-farm food safety and post-harvest handling practices. This includes, but is not limited to, safe planting, use of nutrients, pest-control mechanisms, harvesting procedures, cooling, washing, packing, and delivery. The Food Safety Plan that non-GAP certified vendors must provide must describe the policies and practices the farm employs to minimize on-farm and post-harvest food safety risks. The food safety plan must be detailed, accurate, and reflective of actual on-farm practices. Relevant logs and documentation associated with good food safety practices must also be detailed and accurate. The Food Safety Plan must address all of the topics covered in the Site Visit Checklist (available at https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/uploads/site_visit_checklist_2020.pdf) relevant to the farm. Food Safety topics will also be explained in detail during the Food Safety Phone Review Sessions in Spring 2023. Tools, resources, and training will be provided prior to the https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/uploads/site_visit_checklist_2020.pdf https://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/uploads/site_visit_checklist_2020.pdf MPS Farm to School RFP 23-22 11 Minneapolis Public Schools 1250 W. Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411 RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us Food Safety Plan due date of June 1, 2023. A University of Minnesota (UMN) Extension Food Safety Educator will be available to selected farmers to provide ongoing food safety technical assistance and respond to food safety questions. Proof that farmers are using safe, clean water is required, and a current water test with passing results for generic E. coli must be provided to the District by awarded vendors before June 1, 2023. 6. Produce Workshop Participation Awarded vendors will be required to participate in the following events. Attendance by vendors who have sold to the District in the past year is optional. • Food Safety Phone Review Sessions – 1-2 hours, Spring 2023 MPS and the UMN Extension will schedule review calls with individual vendors to review food safety requirements in detail, provide learning opportunities around specific food safety issues, and offer support and feedback for vendors’ food safety plans. • Institutional Sales Workshop – 1-4 hours, Spring 2023 The workshop topics will include, but are not limited to product specifications, pack sizes, delivery logistics and timing, quality and crediting expectations, and invoicing/payment specifics. Non-produce farms are welcome to join for this workshop. 7. Site Visits Staff from the District, UMN Extension, and the District’s designated Produce Company may choose to conduct site visits to awarded produce farms to meet the farm staff, observe farm practices, and assure that good food safety practices are being followed as described in the Food Safety Plan. Farmers that provide certification of a successful GAP audit are exempt from a mandatory site visit. The site visit should take place during the months of June and July. Each farmer will receive a report within 10 business days of the visit outlining any corrective actions that must be taken before the District begins purchasing from the farm. A UMN Extension Educator will be available to assist farmers with corrective actions and provide technical assistance. If applicable, a follow-up conversation, photo evidence, or additional site visit will confirm that corrective actions have been taken. The District may also choose to schedule site visits to non-produce farms to meet staff and observe farm practices. In addition to a scheduled site visit in June-July 2023, the District reserves the right to conduct site visits to any awarded vendor with 24 hours advance notice. 8. Insurance Coverage Farmer must carry product liability insurance of no less than $1 million. Proof of insurance must be submitted with the farmer’s bid or provided to the district via the Farm to School Coordinator within 30 days of accepting an award letter or contract (no later than Jun1, 2023). If proof is not submitted within this window, MPS reserves the right to withdraw the award or cancel the contract. 9. Specifications and Pack Sizes MPS Farm to School RFP 23-22 12 Minneapolis Public Schools 1250 W. Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411 RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us All products must be packed and stored under sanitary conditions, kept at proper temperatures, and handled in accordance with good commercial practices. Products delivered must match specifications and pack sizes agreed-upon for each product. Product specifications and pack sizes will be designed to maximize efficiency for the farmer, consistency for the District’s produce company and value for the District. Product specifications and pack sizes are listed in the summary sheet below and can be described in greater detail at the Institutional Sales Workshop in Spring 2023 and/or via email communications. The information and resources provided will walk vendors through pictures and tangible examples of appropriate and inappropriate products/packs, as well as other requirements for ordering, delivery and invoicing. The Pricing and Availability Forms allows vendors to bid on standard produce industry pack sizes and bulk pack sizes. 10. Quality Assurance All products delivered must meet agreed-upon quality standards. Produce must be delivered in good condition, free of mold, decay, excessive dirt, or spoilage. Quality expectations will be communicated at the Institutional Sales Workshop in Spring 2023 and via email communications. Good condition will be at the discretion of the District and/or of the Produce Company upon receipt and inspection of, at minimum, 20% of product. Product that does not meet product-specific specifications, pack sizes, or quality standards will be rejected at the point of delivery or discovery and farmer will provide credit as applicable. For all products, failure to supply products according to agreed-upon specifications and standards may result in request for credit, communication to avoid future occurrences, and the cancellation of the award or contract. 11. Traceability Each case of produce delivered must be labeled with farm name, product, date harvested, and date packed. The District reserves the right to request documentation that verifies the traceability information provided on each case, and the supplier must provide documentation within 24 hours of the request. 12. Ordering MPS will communicate individually with selected vendors to plan orders and identify specific delivery dates based on awarded items. For Produce: Summer items will be purchased for the district’s Summer Food Service Program, which will begin in mid-June 2023 and end in mid-August 2023. The 2023-2024 school year for MPS will begin in September, after Labor Day. The first Farm to School produce deliveries for the school year will likely be the last two weeks of August. Non-produce items: Orders will take place August 2023 through May 2024. Farmers must designate a primary contact person to work with the District in a timely manner to communicate availability and order logistics, as well as a secondary contact (for instances when primary contact is unavailable). This person is expected to be responsive to District inquiries regarding availability and orders via phone and email and respond in a timely manner. MPS Farm to School RFP 23-22 13 Minneapolis Public Schools 1250 W. Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411 RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us The quantities and timelines in the Pricing and Availability forms describe what and when the District plans to purchase from awarded vendors. The District will be in close communication with awarded farmers to refine quantities as the summer and school year draw near, and then will be in weekly communication regarding exact purchase quantities. MPS will put forth a good faith effort to fulfill commitments with awarded vendors and order produce quantities similar to what is described in the Pricing and Availability Forms. The District will employ good communication to make sure any unexpected changes in demand are communicated as soon as possible. Awarded farmers must be in good communication with the District regarding product availability and must strive in good faith to provide the products awarded or contracted by the District. Reliability is important to MPS, but we understand that farms may face unexpected supply issues due to weather or other circumstances out of the vendor’s control. If awarded vendors, in spite of good planning and good faith efforts, cannot provide the desired quantities for a specific order or orders, the District reserves the right to instead purchase the item(s) from other sources. Substitutions may be suggested and negotiated at the sole discretion of the District. Purchase Orders (PO’s) for deliveries will be emailed to farmers with product need dates and quantities by the Produce Company approximately one week before the delivery date. Deviations to the specified quantities or delivery dates should be avoided, but rare, necessary changes must be communicated to the District as soon as possible. 13. Delivery Awarded suppliers must deliver products in clean, new boxes/bags or other mutually agreed- upon containers using clean, sanitary delivery vehicles. Bulk boxes may be negotiated on a product by product basis. While refrigerated trucks are not required, product temperatures will be checked upon delivery for appropriate ranges for food safety. Farmers are expected to bring copies of Purchase Orders with each delivery. Depending on agreement or contract, produce deliveries will be made to the Produce Company or the District’s Culinary Center. This will be specified through advanced communications. Non- produce items will be delivered to the District’s Culinary Center. Prices bid are for delivered products. Farmers may not charge additional delivery fees. Vendors will be able to aggregate deliveries into large orders when possible if desired to reduce delivery costs, depending on product perishability and advance communication. The District will communicate with vendors, whenever possible, to assure that deliveries are comprised of enough products to make it worth the vendor’s efforts to deliver, but small deliveries may be required. The District or Produce Company will have the right to refuse products that do not match agreed-upon product specifications, pack sizes, quantities, temperatures or delivery times. 14. Invoicing & Payment Requirements Farmers must provide invoices to the Produce Company or District, depending on agreement or contract, within 5 business days of delivery via email. Invoices will be paid by the Produce Company or the District within 30 days of receipt of invoice. Awarded products that are delivered according to all specified requirements will be paid for according to the awarded MPS Farm to School RFP 23-22 14 Minneapolis Public Schools 1250 W. Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411 RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us price per pound. The price per case will be calculated using the average weight of each case multiplied by the price per pound identified in the bid. Average case weights may be audited by the District at any time. 15. Audits Audits of the vendor’s records will be made at the discretion of District officials at any time. Awarded farmers must agree to make available to the District or its agent any and all information including food safety documentation or chemical application records. The District will give the vendor 30 days’ notice of an audit to allow the vendor to gather and assemble records. 16. Education and Engagement The District believes it is important for students to know where their food comes from. On the first Thursday of most months during the school year, the District features an entirely locally sourced meal called Minnesota Thursdays. Minnesota Thursdays and the Farm to School program are promoted on the District’ website, local media channels, print marketing materials, and more. The District values direct connections between farmers and our students. Participants in the District’ Farm to School program are encouraged (but not required) to visit schools and talk with students and school staff about growing food for school meals. As feasible, the District hopes to coordinate staff and student visits to farms. The District understands the busy nature of farm life, so educational opportunities may be tailored to the interest level and capacity of each farmer. Learn more about the District’ Farm to School education and promotion at http://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/f2s_program. http://cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/f2s_program MPS Farm to School RFP 23-22 15 Minneapolis Public Schools 1250 W. Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411 RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us SECTION III: MPS Appendix Documents 1. Selection Criteria Summary 2. Product Specifications Summary 3. Pricing Reference Sheet 4. Response Form (Please see separate document) MPS F2S Response Form 2023-24 MPS Farm to School RFP 23-22 16 Minneapolis Public Schools 1250 W. Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411 RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us APPENDIX 1 SELECTION CRITERIA The following criteria may be used by the selection committee to assign a vendor score. These criteria are subject to change and additional criteria may be added. The descriptions are not necessarily requirements but rather items that the committee will consider based on the RFP responses. 1. 10% - Organizational capacity a. Have sold produce/products in seasons past b. Confidence in scale c. Seasons selling to MPS d. Strong organizational structure 2. 10% - Equity & Diversity a. Preference for organizations that are Disadvantaged, GLBT, Veteran, Woman, Minority, Non-Profit owned/controlled 3. 20% - High quality produce/products a. Geographic preference (local) b. Product physical quality c. Ability to meet product specifications and pack sizes 4. 20% - Food Safety a. Delivery vehicle b. Traceability c. Food Safety Plan or GAP certification d. Food safety logs/documents e. Liability insurance f. Water test 5. 15% - Customer Service a. Proven customer service track record b. Dedicated responsive point of contact c. Reliability/accuracy in filling orders 6. 10% - Community Connection, Values Alignment a. Demonstrated interest in MPS sales b. Good value for dollar response c. Interested in Education/Engagement 7. 15% - Sustainability a. Commitment to sustainability b. Use of chemical pesticides, fertilizers, etc. c. Farm size d. Farm ownership The following criteria may be used by the selection committee to assign a product score. These criteria are subject to change and additional criteria may be added. 1. Price – preference for competitive pricing 2. Alignment – preference for items meet the requirements as described (based on notes) 3. Availability – slight preference for growers who can provide all of specific product requested (for long duration, if storage product) Specific product selections will be made based on the vendor score and the product score by the selection committee. MPS Farm to School RFP 23-22 17 Minneapolis Public Schools 1250 W. Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411 RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us APPENDIX 2 Product Specifications Summary Below are listed the products MPS is seeking to award for this RFP along with various specifications to help in determining viability to potential bidders. Column Definitions 1. Product Requested a. The common name of the product MPS is seeking to receive bids for 2. Use and Acceptable Specification a. MPS planned usage of the product and guidelines to for what the district is seeking as far as size, sorting/grading, quality, and consistency 3. Requested packaging a. Prep and packaging expected for delivery to the Culinary Center or our Produce Company partner 4. Usage window a. The timeframes in which the District would like to use the item and the volume for those timeframes 5. Total Sought a. The total amount of this product that the district is seeking for the RFP and associated school year 6. Additional notes a. Any additional information requested or needed to aid in evaluation by the District MPS Farm to School RFP 23-22 18 Minneapolis Public Schools 1250 W. Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411 RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us Product Requested Acceptable Specifications Requested Packaging Planned Usage Planned Volume Additional Notes Apples, Small Small apple (125ct-138ct) in good shape cosmetically for picky student eaters. Sweet, crisp, tart, unique varieties preferred. No baking varieties and no McIntosh. Fully washed, 40# case Sept-May: 250 cs/week 2,250 cs total Please specify varieties available. Asparagus For steaming or roasting. Some size variation ok. Minimal blemish ok. Rinsed, free of debris/soil. 1# bunches, packed in 11# or 28# cases. May: 1 Delivery(s) 600# total Beet, Golden For dicing and roasting. Large sizes preferred (i.e. baseball sized or larger). Some misshape ok. Rinsed, free of debris/soil. Trimmed, bulk, no leaves, minimal stems. Packed in 25# sacks. Oct-Feb: 1-2 Delivery(s) 1,200# total Beet, Red For dicing and roasting/cooking. Large sizes preferred (i.e. baseball sized or larger). Some misshape ok. Rinsed, free of debris/soil. Trimmed, bulk, no leaves, minimal stems. Packed in 25# sacks. Oct-Mar: 6-8 Delivery(s) 2,500# total Broccoli Florets served raw or roasted/cooked. Larger crowns preferred (>4”). Some discoloration ok. Free of debris/soil. Packed in 18# box. Sept-Oct: 1-2 Delivery(s) 2,500# total Please specify whether price is with stems or crown cut in notes. Brussels Sprouts Roasted (whole or halved), or shredded for slaw. 1-2" in diameter, trimmed, no browning. Free of soil/debris. Packed in 25# carton. Oct-Nov: 2 Delivery(s) 1,200# total Cabbage, Green Shredded in coleslaw. Tight, firm, large heads are preferred. Outside 1-2 leaves removed, unwashed. Packed in 40# or 45# box, or bulk bin. Sept-Feb: 6 Delivery(s) 2,000# total MPS Farm to School RFP 23-22 19 Minneapolis Public Schools 1250 W. Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411 RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us Cabbage, Purple Shredded in coleslaw. Tight, firm, large heads are preferred. Outside 1-2 leaves removed, unwashed. Packed in 40# or 45# box, or bulk bin. Sept-Feb: 6 Delivery(s) 2,000# total Carrot, Orange Orange carrots for coins, sticks, dicing, and matchstick. Large, long carrots with wide, relatively uniform diameter >3/4". Ideally for use un-peeled. Some cosmetic defects okay as long as yield is good. Rinsed, free of excess soil/debris. Packed in 25# or 50# sacks. Sept-April: 35 Delivery(s) 30,000# total Carrot, Rainbow Blend of multicolored carrots for coins. Large, long carrots with wide, relatively uniform diameter >3/4". Ideally for use un-peeled. Some cosmetic defects okay as long as yield is good. Rinsed, free of excess soil/debris. Packed in 25# or 50# sacks. Sept-Mar: 3-6 Delivery(s) 3,000# total Please specify carrot colors included in the blend in notes. Cauliflower, Multicolor Florets served raw or roasted. Purple, yellow, and/or blended with white. The bigger the better (9ct). Hardy varieties (to minimize flowering or browning) preferred. Minimal browning. Free of debris/soil knocked off. Packed in 9ct box. Sept-Oct: 1-2 Delivery(s) 1,500# total Please specify cauliflower color(s) in notes. Cauliflower, White Florets served raw or roasted/cooked. The bigger the better (9ct). Hardy varieties (to minimize flowering or browning) preferred. Minimal browning. Free of debris/soil knocked off. Packed in 9ct box. Sept-Oct: 1-2 Delivery(s) 1,200# total Celeriac Cooked and mashed, or shredded in a slaw. Large sizes preferred (i.e. baseball sized or larger). Some misshape ok. Rinsed, free from debris/soil. Packed in 25# bag. Nov-Mar: 1 Delivery(s) 600# total MPS Farm to School RFP 23-22 20 Minneapolis Public Schools 1250 W. Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411 RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us Cucumber Sliced on salad bars or diced in salads. Sweet, burpless varieties preferred. Long and relatively straight in shape. Some cosmetic issues or yellow color ok, but not hard/woody. 1”-2” diameter. Rinsed, free from debris/soil. Packed in 40# box. Sept: 2 Delivery(s) 1,600# total Green Bean Interested in green, yellow, or multicolored sweet beans for eating raw. Served fresh on salad bars, steamed or roasted. Minimal blemish ok. Unwashed, untrimmed, minimal soil/debris. Packed in 25# box. Sept: 1 Delivery(s) 1,100# total Please specify colors/varieties in notes. Greens, Mixed Hydroponic, pre-washed greens for salad bars. Interested in unique and flavorful blends. Pre-washed, packed in 3lb bags (or other bulk option) Dec-May: 14 Delivery(s) 7,000# total Please specify varieties in notes and bulk pack size(s) available. Kale Shredded for use in salad bar lettuce blend and specialty salads (raw). Hardy, curly leaf green and/or purple varieties preferred for best yield and season extension capacity. Free of soil/debris. Bunched (24ct). Packed in 24ct or 14# box. Sept-Dec: Weekly Delivery(s) 5,000# total Please specify varieties in notes. Kohlrabi Raw served as sticks or matchsticks. Large varieties preferred. Cosmetic defects ok. Rinsed and free of debris/soil. Trimmed, bulk. Packed in 40# box. Oct-Nov: 2-4 Delivery(s) 5,000# total Melon, Cantaloupe For salad bars, cubed or wedges (with rind on). Large varieties preferred for better yields. Some scarring ok. Minimum melon weight of three pounds. Melons need to store for one week and be consistently sized. Free of soil/debris. Packed in 35# box or bulk bin. Sept: 1 Delivery(s) 2,000# total Please specify average weight per melon of the proposed variety. MPS Farm to School RFP 23-22 21 Minneapolis Public Schools 1250 W. Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411 RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us Melon, Honeydew For salad bars, cubed or wedges (with rind on). Large varieties preferred for better yields. Some scarring ok. Minimum melon weight of three pounds. Melons need to store for one week and be consistently sized. Free of soil/debris. Packed in 35# box or bulk bin. Sept-Oct: 2 Delivery(s) 2,000# total Please specify average weight per melon of the proposed variety. Melon, Watermelon For salad bars, wedges (with rind on). Large, seedless varieties preferred for better yield. Some cosmetic damage ok. Minimum melon weight of six pounds. Melons need to be able to store for at least one week. Free of soil/debris. Packed in 35# box or bulk bin. Sept-Oct: 2 Delivery(s) 2,000# total Please specify average weight per melon of the variety proposed. Parsnips Served cooked/roasted as coins or diced. Large and long in size, with relatively uniform diameter >1" preferred. Some cosmetic defects ok if yield is good. Rinsed, free of soil/debris. Packed in 25# or 50# sacks. Nov-Feb: 2 Delivery(s) 1,000# total Pepper, “Lunch Box” Mini peppers for snacking and serving whole. Red, yellow, orange, or mix. Should we relatively uniform in size. Minimal cosmetic imperfections. Free of soil/debris. Packed in 50# cases. Sept: 2 Delivery(s) 4,000# total Pepper, Bell Red Used diced in recipes, sliced into strips to serve raw. Large size (not woody) preferred. Cosmetic issues or slightly misshapen ok. Free of soil/debris. Packed in 25# box. Sept-Oct: 2-4 Delivery(s) 2,500# total Pepper, Bell Green Used diced in recipes or sliced into strips to serve raw. Large size (not woody) preferred. Cosmetic issues or slightly misshapen ok. Free of soil/debris. Packed in 25# box. Sept-Oct: 2-4 Delivery(s) 2,500# total MPS Farm to School RFP 23-22 22 Minneapolis Public Schools 1250 W. Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411 RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us Potato, Red Large (Grade A) red skinned potato for dicing and roasting, or dicing in potato salad (with skin on). The bigger the better. Cosmetic imperfections ok. Rinsed, free of soil/debris. Packed in 50# cases. Sept-May: Monthly Delivery(s) 12,000# total Potato, Russet Small Uniformly sized small (Grade B) russet potato to use for wedged roasted potatoes with skin on. Some cosmetic imperfections are okay. Rinsed, free of soil/debris. Packed in 50# cases. Sept-May: Monthly Delivery(s) 10,000# total Potato, Small Blend Uniformly small (Grade C) potatoes for roasting whole or halved. Multicolor, unique, or regular varieties okay (specify in notes). Rinsed, free of soil/debris. Packed in 50# cases. Sept-Feb: 1 Delivery(s) 1,500# total Please specify varieties in notes. Potato, Sweet Large (Grade A) orange flesh sweet potatoes or yams for roasting as wedge or diced, skin on. Cosmetic imperfections ok. Limited curves/knobs preferred for processing. Rinsed, free of soil/debris. Packed in 40# box. Oct-Feb: Monthly Delivery(s) 7,000# total Please specify variety in notes. Potato, Yellow Large (Grade A) light skinned yellow flesh potato for dicing and roasting with skin on. The bigger the better. Cosmetic imperfections okay. Rinsed, free of soil/debris. Packed in 50# cases. Sept-May: Monthly Delivery(s) 12,000# total Radish, Beauty Heart Sliced (unpeeled) and serve raw on salad bars or grab-and-go items. Large size ok (but not woody). Some cosmetic imperfections ok. Rinsed, free of soil/debris. Trimmed, bulk. Packed in 25# sacks. Oct-Feb: 3-4 Delivery(s) 4,000# total MPS Farm to School RFP 23-22 23 Minneapolis Public Schools 1250 W. Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411 RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us Radish, Purple Daikon Sliced (unpeeled) and serve raw on salad bars or grab-and-go items. Large size ok (but not woody). Some cosmetic imperfections ok. Rinsed, free of soil/debris. Trimmed, bulk. Packed in 25# sacks. Oct-Mar: 3-4 Delivery(s) 4,000# total Radish, Red Quartered or sliced for salad bars, raw. Open to long or large varieties for better yields. Minimal scarring. Rinsed and free of debris/soil. Trimmed (no leaves/ stems). Packed in 25# sack. Sept-Oct: 3-4 Delivery(s) 2,000# total Romaine Served chopped in salads. Large, hearty varieties preferred. Good color, minimal bruising, no wilt. Free of soil/debris. Packed in 24ct box. Sept-Oct: Weekly Delivery(s) 10,000 heads total Rutabaga For dicing and roasting. The bigger the better! Cosmetic imperfections ok. Rinsed, free of soil/debris. Packed in 25# or 50# sacks. Oct-Feb: 2 Delivery(s) 1,000# total Squash, Butternut For dicing and roasting. The bigger the better! Cosmetic imperfections ok. Minimal soft spots and decay. Wiped free of soil/debris. Packed in 40# box or bulk bin. Sept-Dec: 3 Delivery(s) 3,500# total Squash, Delicata For cutting and roasting with skin- on. Should be relatively uniform size (longer than 6”). Minimal cosmetic imperfections ok. Wiped free of soil/debris. Packed in 40# box. Oct-Nov: 3-4 Delivery(s) 3,000# total Squash, Yellow Summer For slicing or dicing, to be served cooked. Slight misshapen and minimal cosmetic imperfections ok. Rinsed, free from debris/soil. Packed in 35# box. Sept: 2 Delivery(s) 1,000# total Squash, Zucchini For slicing or dicing, to be served cooked. Slight misshapen and minimal cosmetic imperfections ok. Rinsed, free from debris/soil. Packed in 35# box. Sept: 2 Delivery(s) 1,000# total MPS Farm to School RFP 23-22 24 Minneapolis Public Schools 1250 W. Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411 RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us Strawberry Served whole or halved on salad bar. Minimal cosmetic imperfections. Rinsed, free of soil and debris. 1-2# clamshell, 8# case. May: 1 Delivery(s) 4,500# total Sweet Corn Ears will be husked, halved, and steamed. Minimum ear length of 6 inches. Ears in good shape cosmetically with large, full kernels. 48-60 ears/bushel, with husks. Late Aug-Sept: 1 Delivery(s) 180 bushels total Tomato, Grape For serving as salad bar option or in pre-made salads. Tomatoes in good cosmetic shape. Free of soil/debris. Packed in 10# box. Sept: 2 Delivery(s) 2,000# total Tomato, Slicers Red, flavorful, vine-ripened large tomato for slicing, wedging or dicing (used in multiple fresh applications such as on salad bars, sandwich station lines, or fresh salsa). Minimal cosmetic imperfections are okay. Free of debris/soil. Packed in 20# box. Sept: Weekly Delivery(s) 900# total Product Requested Acceptable Specifications Requested Packaging Planned Usage Planned Volume Additional Notes Beef, Flats Grass-fed beef: specific cuts to be determined by MPS. 4,500# Please specify available cuts in the Notes section. Beef, Ground Grass-fed beef: ground 80/20. Preference for fresh, but could be frozen. 5,000# Please specify is fresh or frozen in Notes section. Beef, Hot Dog Grass-fed beef: all-beef hot dogs, 8:1 (2oz each). All natural, uncured. Preference for fresh, but could be frozen. 8,000# Please specify if fresh or frozen in Notes section. MPS Farm to School RFP 23-22 25 Minneapolis Public Schools 1250 W. Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411 RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us Beef, other Grass-fed beef: Other options Please specify other Beef product(s), price, pack/case size, and any other pertinent information. Chicken, Whole Free-range chicken, frozen. Whole Bird, preferably 3-4# each 400 birds, one delivery Specify weight range Chicken, Drumstick 4.5-5 oz pieces, fresh or frozen, 40# pack 2-3 Deliveries 4,000# Chicken, Thighs 4.5-5 oz pieces, fresh or frozen, 40# pack 2-3 Deliveries 2,000# Chicken, Other Turkey, Breast Roast Free-range turkey: netted turkey breast roast. 3000# Turkey, Diced Thigh Free-range turkey: diced thigh meat. 15,000# Turkey, Ground Free-range turkey: ground, lean. Preference for fresh, but could be frozen. 8,000# Please specify is fresh or frozen in Notes section. Turkey, Other Free-range turkey: open to suggestions for other turkey products. 10,000# Please specify other turkey product(s), price, pack/case size, and any other pertinent information. Product Requested Acceptable Specifications Requested Packaging Planned Usage Planned Volume Additional Notes Legumes, Dried Interested in pinto beans, black beans, garbanzo beans, lentils, and other types of legumes. 500#, one delivery Please specify type(s) of legumes in “Notes” MPS Farm to School RFP 23-22 26 Minneapolis Public Schools 1250 W. Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411 RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us Rolled Oats For use in oatmeal and overnight oats. 1000#, one delivery Local Grains Non-cultivated wild rice or other local grains. 2000#-3000#, one delivery Please specify grain product(s), price, pack/case size, and any other pertinent information. MPS Farm to School RFP 23-22 27 Minneapolis Public Schools 1250 W. Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411 RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us APPENDIX 3 PRICING REFERENCE SHEET The following list is a of awarded bid prices for the 2022-23 school year for selected Farm to School products. This list is not intended to be firm guideline, it is only for reference. Product Price Unit Asparagus $ 3.00 lb Bean, Green $ 2.25 lb Beef, Flats $ 4.75 lb Beet, Golden $ 1.25 lb Beet, Red $ 0.84 lb Broccoli $ 1.65 lb Cabbage, Green $ 0.63 lb Carrot, Orange $ 1.00 lb Carrot, Rainbow $ 1.70 lb Celeriac $ 1.80 lb Corn, Sweet $ 28.00 Bu Cucumber $ 1.00 lb Kale $ 1.88 lb Kohlrabi $ 1.20 lb Legumes, Dry - Pinto Beans $ 2.00 lb Melon, Cantaloupe $ 0.85 lb Melon, Honeydew $ 0.85 lb Melon, Watermelon $ 0.55 lb Parsnips $ 1.31 lb Pepper, Bell Green $ 1.16 lb Pepper, Bell Red $ 1.31 lb Pepper, Lunch Box $ 3.50 lb Potato, Red $ 0.34 lb Potato, Russet Small $ 0.34 lb Potato, Small Blend $ 0.60 lb Potato, Sweet $ 1.20 lb Potato, Yellow $ 0.34 lb Radish, Beauty Heart $ 1.10 lb Radish, Purple Daikon $ 0.84 lb Rolled Oats $ 2.20 lb Romaine $ 1.59 Hd Rutabaga $ 0.90 lb Squash, Butternut $ 0.65 lb Squash, Delicata $ 0.93 lb MPS Farm to School RFP 23-22 28 Minneapolis Public Schools 1250 W. Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411 RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us Squash, Yellow Summer $ 1.25 lb Squash, Zucchini $ 1.25 lb Tomato, Grape $ 1.75 lb Tomato, Red $ 1.58 lb Turkey, Breast Roast $ 3.79 lb Turkey, Ground $ 2.29 lb