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ALDINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Dr. Wanda Bamberg, Superintendent of Schools

Dani Sheffield, Executive Director of Child Nutrition Services

281-985-6449 dsheffield@aldine.k12.tx.us

Carlotta Nicholas, Director of Purchasing Child Nutrition Services

2112 Aldine Meadows Road Houston, TX 77032

Date: March 12, 2010

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

ALDINE ISD Child Nutrition Services Department is accepting sealed bids for FRESH PRODUCE until April 7, 2010 at 1:30 P.M., at 2112 Aldine Meadows Road, Child Nutrition Training Room, Houston, TX 77032. Prior to the deadline, bids may be hand delivered between 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. at the office of the Executive Director of AISD Child Nutrition Services, Dani Sheffield, or you may mail it to the above address. Bids are acceptable until:

APRIL 7, 2010 @ 1:30 P.M. for FRESH PRODUCE Bids will be publicly opened and read following the deadline for receiving bids in the Child Nutrition Services Training Room, 2112 Aldine Meadows Road, Houston, Texas 77032. AISD reserves the right to terminate the contract with a two (2) week notice and to seek legal remedies when the supplier violates or breaches the terms and conditions of this bid. BID ENVELOPES SHALL BE PLAINLY MARKED SEALED BID FOR: FRESH PRODUCE BID # CN-0910-4 DO NOT OPEN UNTIL: APRIL 7, 2010 @ 1:30 P.M.

ATTN: CHILD NUTRITION DEPARTMENT

All questions and answers regarding the bid must be in writing, preferably by email or fax. These questions should be addressed to the Executive Director of AISD Child Nutrition Services, Dani Sheffield, email dsheffield@aldine.k12.tx.us and copy Kevin White, kewhite@aldine.k12.tx.us. If you need to fax, please use 281-449-1966 addressing the names submitted above. Any bid received later than the specified time, whether delivered in person or mailed, shall be disqualified. Aldine Child Nutrition Services Department reserves the right to reject any/or all bids or to accept any bid deemed most advantageous to it and to waive any informalities in bidding.

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SCOPE OF BID INTENT OF BID It is the intention of the Aldine Independent School District (AISD) to establish an annual contract with a qualified experienced vendor who can supply and deliver Fresh Produce for its Child Nutrition Services Department. Deliveries will be expected at least once per week, to seventy-three (73) kitchens within the District. Aldine Schools are located within a boundary that covers approximately 111 square miles in the Northeast-Northwest areas of Houston. Any delivery proposal which would be advantageous to the district should be attached to the bid. THIS IS AN ALL-OR-NOTHING BID. The District may elect to use all or part of the items bid contingent upon bid prices, availability of products, and student acceptance. For your information, please refer to the attached PURCHASE VELOCITY REPORT for AUGUST, 2009 – FEBRUARY, 2010. This estimate, however, should not be construed to be a guarantee of either minimum or maximum quantities as purchases are dependent upon need and availability funding.

COMPLIANCE REGULATIONS Aldine Independent School District (AISD) requires that the awarded supplier be in compliance with Executive Order 11246, entitled, “Equal Employment Opportunity”, as amended by Executive Order 11375, and as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations (41 CFR PART 60).

The School District requires that the bidder/supplier meet “Buy American” standards as defined in the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act of 1998. School districts participating in the NSLP and SBP in the contiguous United States are required to purchase for those programs, to the maximum extent practicable, domestic commodities or products. The term “domestic food commodity or product” means agricultural commodities produced in the U.S. and food products processed in the U.S. substantially using agricultural commodities that are produced in the U.S. “Substantially” means that over 51 percent of the processed food comes from American-produced products. All bids submitted by any supplier should be in compliance with federal procurement standards as mandated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. School officials reserve the right to inspect all facilities of bidding company to ensure that the needs of the Child Nutrition Services Department can be filled according to the specifications of the bid. Bidder understands that the contract may not be assigned, encumbered, pledged, mortgaged, transferred or otherwise disposed of either in whole or in part without written consent from the customer. If a signed contract is required, terms and conditions must be provided with bid specifications. CONTRACT DURATION If this bid is awarded, the contract shall be for the period of one year, August 1, 2010 through July 31, 2011. Aldine ISD will consider, each year, an option to extend the current bid for up to two additional years if agreed to in writing by AISD personnel and the awarded supplier. Aldine ISD will be the sole authority to determine if the bid will be extended. In the event that products should be unsatisfactory because of condition, delivery time, services, or quality of product on three or more occasions, this contract, at the election of the School District shall be terminated.

SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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1. Bid must be submitted on the attached bid forms. Please stamp each page with your

company name. Information must be complete. The attached cover sheet and all applicable attachments (Attachments 1 thru 6) must also be complete and submitted with the bid. Failure to submit this information will result in disqualification of the bid.

2. The prices bid for fixed fee delivery will remain firm through July 31, 2011. 3. All deliveries must be made to seventy-three (73) schools, a Child Nutrition Test Kitchen,

and Catering Events. Deliveries are scheduled for Mondays and must be made between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. If a school holiday is scheduled on Monday, delivery will be made the next day school is in session, between 6:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to elementary schools unless other arrangements are agreed upon; however, secondary schools must receive an early delivery (by 8:30 a.m.) following a holiday/holidays.

4. The successful bidder will include the number of trucks to be used and the routing order

of schools in order to fulfill delivery requirements. Trucks must be in good repair, enclosed, refrigerated, and meet all health and sanitation requirements of this State, local, Federal Government, and local School District. Back up trucks must be available at all times. Drivers must meet all requirements for health, sanitation, license and driving record. Proof will be furnished the “owner” upon request. Delivery sites may be added or deleted with one week notification.

5. AISD reserves the right to request samples of the items quoted. Samples must be provided within two working days of the request. 6. Delivery is to be made inside the door of the kitchen. 7. If a product is found NOT to meet requirements as stated in the bid specifications, it will be the

responsibility of the company to cover any losses incurred from the loss of State/Federal funds. 8. No bid will be considered if sanitary conditions of the plant do not meet the approval of the

Executive Director of Child Nutrition Services on inspection. Also conditions must meet the specifications of local and state health departments.

9. All invoices or delivery tickets must be signed by the manager or employee designated by the

person responsible for management duties. 10. If a vendor is awarded the contract for service and is unable to deliver an item or items as

specified, he must at once contact the Executive Director, or her designee, prior to the act of substitution, for approval and ultimate delivery to the schools. Failure to do so is considered to be a violation of the contract.

11. A list of processed produce items and specialty items for catering shall be made available to the

District on request. Processed items must include a “use by” date mark on individual package(s).

12. Pricing of products will consist of true cost plus a fixed fee per delivered unit. The bid response

should consist of a fixed fee per case, per half case, and per pound/piece (any pack less than half case) for delivery. Definition of “True Cost” includes actual invoice cost included and designated as such, minus any promotional allowances and bill backs, but does not include any cash discount for prompt payment. Included in the bid must be sums sufficient to cover all costs of handling and delivery. Under no circumstances may any additional costs of doing business be included in “True Cost”.

13. Audit Privileges – Aldine Independent School District reserves the right to audit any

and/or all invoices to verify “True Cost”. Audits may be made unannounced. Frequency of audit is at the discretion of the Child Nutrition Services Director.

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SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS, continued 14. Audit Deficiencies – In the case of audit deficiencies, the vendor will be required to

reimburse the District for any overcharges plus a 20% penalty on the amount being reimbursed. In the case of audit deficiencies, in which the District is undercharged, the District will not be liable for those charges and will reimburse the produce company only the actual amount undercharged. No penalty will be assessed.

15. Weekly price quotations, for the next week’s delivery, must be provided in writing to the

Child Nutrition Services Department, at least two days prior to the designated delivery day. Prices may not increase after written price quotes are received.

16. Aldine Independent School District’s Child Nutrition Services Department will determine

by item which pack size (full case, ½ case, piece/lb) will be delivered. Current pack sizes will be reflected on the District purchase orders.

17. Awarded vendors should wear a uniform or identification and present a neat and clean

appearance. 18. Bidder must be in compliance with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued

pursuant to the Clean Air Act of 1970, as Amended (42 U.S.C. 1857(h)), Section 508 of the Clean Water Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1368), Executive Order 117389 and Environmental Protection Agency Regulation, 40 CFR Part 15 as required under OMB Circular A-102, Attachment O, Paragraph 14(1) regarding reporting violations to the grantor agency and to the United States Environment Protection Agency Assistant Administrator of the Enforcement.

19. Statements for each school and delivery account will be delivered to the Child Nutrition

Services Office under one cover by the third day of the following month. 20. Discounts must be submitted with the bid. 21. Any alternate proposal, bid, or quotation may be submitted for consideration, in addition

to this bid, by attaching the complete terms of such proposal, bid, or quotation, and noting that such an attachment is included.

22. Bidders must submit a letter indicating a HACCP program or good manufacturing

procedures are being followed. This requirement is in accordance with the food safety program requirement established by section 111 of the Child Nutrition and WTC Reauthorization Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-265). Required letter should be attached.

23. Bidders must complete the COVER SHEET and ALL APPLICABLE ATTACHMENTS as

directed plus HACCP letter described in #21 to bid proposal. 24. THIS IS AN ALL-OR-NOTHING BID. The District may elect to use all or part of the items

bid contingent upon bid prices, availability of products, and student acceptance. 25. Mark all envelopes – “FRESH PRODUCE BID – 1:30 P.M. – THURSDAY, APRIL 7,

2010.” 26. Information regarding the awarding of the bid will not be available until after MAY 18,

2010. 27. VENUE TERMS – This contract shall be enforceable in Harris County, Texas, and if legal action is necessary, by either party with respect to the enforcement of any and all of its terms and conditions, exclusive venue for any legal action shall lie in Harris County, Texas. DANI SHEFFIELD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES

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ALDINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ALDINE CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES

Note: This form must be returned with your bid!

COVER SHEET FRESH PRODUCE BID

DUE WITH BID: ON OR BEFORE APRIL 7, 2010 – 1:30 P.M.

The undersigned affirms that they are duly authorized to execute this contract, that this company, corporation, firm, partnership, or individual has not prepared this bid in collusion with any other Bidder, and that the contents of this bid as to the prices, terms or conditions of said bid have not been communicated by the undersigned nor by any employee or agent to any other person engaged in this type of business prior to the official opening of this bid. VENDOR NAME ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP PHONE FAX NUMBER E-MAIL ADDRESS BIDDER (SIGNATURE) BIDDER (PRINT NAME) TITLE/POSITION WITH COMPANY SIGNATURE OF COMPANY OFFICIAL AUTHORIZING THIS BID COMPANY OFFICIAL (PRINT NAME) OFFICIAL POSITION DATE

FRESH PRODUCE BID “NO BID NOTIFICATION”

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ALDINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES DEPARTMENT

2112 ALDINE MEADOWS RD. HOUSTON, TX 77032

Aldine Independent School District is interested in receiving competitive pricing on all items it bids. We place significant value on quality vendors and we also desire to keep your firm as a bidder and a supplier of materials, equipment and/or other services. Therefore, it is important for us to determine why you are not bidding on this contract item. We will analyze your response and attempt to determine if future changes are necessary in our specification development and procedures. I or WE DID NOT SUBMIT A BID FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (Place an X by the one or more of reasons listed below.)

1. We do not supply the requested product(s)/service. 2. Quantities offered or scope of job is TOO SMALL to be supplied by my

company. 3. Quantities offered or scope of job is TOO LARGE to be supplied by my company. 4. Specifications are “too tight” or appear to be written around a

proprietary product. Please elaborate on this reason)

5. Cannot bid against MANUFACTURER on this item. 6. Cannot bid against JOBBER on this item.

7. Time frame for bidding was too short.

8. Other:

IF YOU DO NOT BID and wish to remain on the Aldine Independent School District bid list for this item, please indicate: I wish to remain on the bid list. I do not wish to remain on the bid list. VENDOR SIGNATURE DATE PRINTED NAME, TITLE BID NAME COMPANY NAME A/C TELEPHONE ADDRESS A/C FACSIMILE NO. CITY, STATE, ZIP E-MAIL ADDRESS

DUE WITH FRESH PRODUCE BID: ON OR BEFORE APRIL 7, 2010 - 1:30 P.M.

(Attach to Cover Sheet of Bid) ALDINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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FRESH PRODUCE BID PROPOSAL

DUE: APRIL 7, 2010 – 1:30 P.M.

The vendor shall bid a fixed fee per case and per half case, and for pound/piece (any pack less than half case) for Produce Items to be delivered during the school year to seventy-three (73) Aldine ISD schools, a Child Nutrition test kitchen, and Catering Special Events once per week. 1) FIXED FEE PER CASE___________________________________________ 2) FIXED FEE PER HALF CASE_____________________________________ 3) FEE SCHEDULE FOR ITEMS PURCHASED BY POUND OR PIECE SCHEDULE FIXED FEE $0.01 - 0.25 _________ $0.26 - 0.50 _________ $0.51 - 0.75 _________ $0.76 – 1.00 _________ $1.01 – 4.00 _________

______________________________________________________________________________ NAME OF COMPANY (VENDOR) ______________________________________________________________________________ COMPANY OFFICIAL NAME & TITLE (PRINT) ______________________________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF COMPANY OFFICIAL ( ) ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE TELEPHONE E-MAIL ADDRESS FAX NUMBER DATE DISCOUNT (IF APPLICABLE)

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FRESH PRODUCE SPECIFICATIONS for 2010-2011

(THIS IS AN ALL OR NOTHING BID) DUE: APRIL 7, 2010 – 1:30 P.M.

APPLES, 138 COUNT BRAEBURN APPLES, 138 COUNT RED DELICIOUS, U.S. #1. NO ALAR. APPLES, 138 COUNT GOLDEN DELICIOUS, U.S. #1. NO ALAR. APPLES, 138 COUNT GALA APPLES, 125 COUNT GRANNY SMITH APPLES, 138 COUNT RED FUJI BANANAS, U.S. #1, 40# CARTON. CONSISTENT SIZE, APPROXIMATELY 150 CT/CS. “BREAKING STAGE” RIPENESS. SPECIFY VARIETY. GRAPES, RED SEEDLESS 16-21 POUNDS PER CASE. TO INCLUDE VARIETIES, FLAME, RUBY, CRIMSON. LEMON FRESH, PACKER LABEL, 6 -12 COUNT CANTALOUPE, U.S. #1

FIRM AND SYMMETRICAL. SPECIFY GROWING AREA, SIZE/COUNT PER CARTON.

ORANGES, 138 COUNT, VALENCIA OR NAVEL.

FIRM, HEAVY FOR SIZE AND WELL-TEXTURED. FLORIDA, CALIFORNIA OR TEXAS. U.S. #2.

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FRESH PRODUCE SPECIFICATIONS for 2010-2011

(THIS IS AN ALL OR NOTHING BID)

STRAWBERRIES, U.S. #1 PLUMP AND FIRM. FRESH, CLEAN AND BRIGHT IN COLOR. NO EVIDENCE OF MOLD OR DAMAGE. SPECIFY VARIETY, SIZE AND GROWING AREA.

WATERMELONS CHARLESTON GRAY OR JUBILEE VARIETY. FULLY MATURED, FREE FROM DEFECTS, GOOD COLOR WITH NO “WHITE HEART.” 28-32 LBS. PURCHASED BY THE “EACH.” TANGERINES, 150 CT. SPECIFY VARIETY, SIZE, AND GROWING AREA. KIWI, 36 CT. SPECIFY VARIETY, SIZE, AND GROWING AREA. GRAPEFRUIT, RUBY RED, 48CT. SPECIFY VARIETY, SIZE AND GROWING AREA. PEACHES, 80 COUNT. U.S. #1

APPROX 2 1/8 INCH DIAMETER. SPECIFY VARIETY, SIZE AND GROWING AREA.

PEARS, 150 COUNT. U.S. #1 SPECIFY VARIETY, SIZE AND GROWING AREA. BELL PEPPERS, MEDIUM – 25 LBS.

FIRM, FRESH, THICK-WALLED AND BRIGHT IN COLOR. PURCHASE BY THE POUND.

BROCCOLI, ITALIAN GREEN TYPE “CALABRESE.”

BUDS SHOULD BE COMPACT WITH NO SIGN OF YELLOWING. U.S. #1, 20-23 CONTAINER WITH COUNTS OF 14-18 BUNCHES. MAY BE PURCHASED PROCESSED IN 5# POLY BAG.

CABBAGE, GREEN, DOMESTIC. U.S. #1, 50# SACK OR CARTON.

SOLID, WELL-FORMED, FAIRLY SMOOTH HEADS WITH NO EVIDENCE OF WORM OR WEATHER DAMAGE. SPECIFY GROWING AREA.

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FRESH PRODUCE SPECIFICATIONS for 2010-2011

(THIS IS AN ALL OR NOTHING BID)

CABBAGE, PURPLE, DOMESTIC. U.S. #1, 10# CARTON SOLID, WELL-FORMED, FAIRLY SMOOTH HEADS WITH NO EVIDENCE OF WORM OR WEATHER DAMAGE. SPECIFY GROWING AREA.

CARROTS, BABY – PREPACKAGED, INDIVIDUAL SEALED, & DATE MARKED

–72/1 OZ PORTION, GRABBITS, OR EQUAL. READY TO EAT WITH NO PRESEVATIVES AND A 30 DAY SHELF LIFE.

CELERY, PASCAL, U.S. #1

CRISP STALKS WITH GOOD THICKNESS AND LENGTH. NO PITHINESS OR ROUGHNESS. SPECIFY VARIETY, SIZE/COUNT, AND GROWING AREA. PURCHASE BY THE STALK.

CUCUMBERS, U.S. #1, SMALL, FANCY – 5 LBS/CASE

FIRM, STRAIGHT AND WELL-FORMED WITH EVEN, GREEN COLORATION. SPECIFY VARIETY AND GROWING AREA. PURCHASE BY THE POUND.

ENDIVE – 6 OR 12 COUNT LETTUCE, ICEBERG, NATURAL, PREMIUM PACK – 24 COUNT CASE. FIRST

CUT PRODUCT. PRODUCT TIGHT PACKED IN AN UINNER LINER TO KEEP MOISTURE FROM ESCAPING. SPECIFY VARIETY, SIZE AND GROWING AREA.

LETTUCE, ROMAINE – 24 COUNT, U.S. #1.

FIRM, FRESH HEADS. LITTLE OR NO SIGNS OF SPOTTING, RUSSETING OROTHER DECAY. SPECIFY VARIETY, SIZE AND GROWING AREA.

KALE – 6 OR 12 COUNT MUSHROOMS – 10 LBS AND 3 LBS. MEET OR EXCEED #1 GRADE AND ARE WHITE TO CREAM IN COLOR. ONIONS, YELLOW. JUMBO U.S. MINIMUM OF 10# BAG.

FIRM WITH DRY, PAPERY SCALES AND SMALL NECKS. SCALES FREE OF GREEN SUNBURN SPOTS, BLACKISH DECAY AREAS OR MOLD SPOTS AND OTHER DAMAGE. UNIFORM IN SIZE WITH A MINIMUM 3” DIAMETER.

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FRESH PRODUCE SPECIFICATIONS for 2010-2011

(THIS IS AN ALL OR NOTHING BID)

ONIONS, RED FRESH JUMBO, 20-25 LBS. LARGE SIZE RED ONIONS GOOD FOR SLICING, DICING, WEDGE CUTS. GREEN ONIONS, U.S. #1, 2 LB

PENCIL THIN TO SMALL/MEDIUM DIAMETER. FIRM. FREE OF DECAY, MOLD OR OTHER DAMAGE.

PARSLEY, CURLY, U.S. #1 PURCHASED BY THE BUNCH. POTATOES, RUSSET, 70 COUNT, U.S. #1 CLEAN, FIRM, SMOOTH AND UNIFORM IN SIZE. SPECIFY VARIETY,

SIZE/COUNT AND GROWING AREA. REQUEST BID ON IDAHO, WASHINGTON STATE, AND TEXAS POTATOES.

POTATOES, RUSSET, 100 COUNT, U.S. #1

CLEAN, FIRM, SMOOTH AND UNIFORM IN SIZE. SPECIFY VARIETY, SIZE/COUNT AND GROWING AREA. REQUEST BID ON IDAHO, WASHINGTON STATE AND TEXAS POTATOES.

RADISHES, U.S. #1

FRESH. BRIGHT IN COLOR WITH SMOOTH, FIRM, WELL FORMED ROOTS AND CRISP, WHITE FLESH. PURCHASE BY THE BAG.

SQUASH, YELLOW – 20 - 25 LBS SQUASH, ZUCCHINI – 20 -25 LBS TOMATOES, U.S. #1 BULK PACK FIRM, BRIGHT IN COLOR. NO EVIDENCE OF BRUISING OR OTHER

DAMAGE.N SPECIFY VARIETY, SIZE/COUNT AND GROWING AREA. PURCHASE BY LUG OR ½ LUG.

TOMATOES, CHERRY – 12 PTS/BOX TOMATOES, SWEET GRAPE 1 10# PROCESSED AND SPECIALTY ITEMS LETTUCE BLEND SALAD MIX 4/5 LB. RED CABBAGE/ROMAINE/CARROTS LETTUCE, ICEBERG CHOPPED PLAIN 4/5 LB. LETTUCE , ICEBERG SHREDDED 4/5 LB.

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LETTUCE, ROMAINE CHOPPED 6/2 LB. COLE SLAW KIT W/DRESSING 4/5 LB.

POTATO SALAD MUSTARD/NO ONION 1/10 LB. BROCCOLI FLOWERETTS 4/3LB. CAULIFLOWER FLORETS 2/3 LB. VEGETABLE BLEND FAJITA MIX 1/5 LB. SPINACH CELLO FRESH 12/10 OZ. OR 4/2.5 LBS.

CARROT STICKS, 5 LBS – 4” LENGTH.

CARROTS, SHREDDED MATCHSTICK 1/5# CELERY STICKS, 5# POLY BAG

½ INCH DIAMETER, 3 ½ - 4 INCH LENGTH. SEE ABOVE FOR CELERY SPECIFICATIONS. CRISP STALKS WITH GOOD THICKNESS AND LENGTH. NO PITHINESS OR ROUGHNESS. SPECIFY VARIETY, SIZE/COUNT, AND GROWING AREA. PURCHASE BY THE STALK.

TOMATOES, SLICED 2/5 LBS.

ATTACHMENT 1

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ATTACHMENT 2

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ATTACHMENT 3

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ATTACHMENT 4

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ALDINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES DEPARTMENT

FELONY CONVICTION NOTICE

State of Texas Legislative Senate Bill No. 1, Section 44.034, Notification of Criminal History, Subsection (a), states “ a person or business entity that enters into a contract with a school district must give advance notice to the district if the person or an owner or operator of the business entity has been convicted of a felony. The notice must include a general description of the conduct resulting in the conviction of a felony”. Subsection (b) states “a school district may terminate a contract with a person or business entity if the district determines that the person or business entity failed to give notice as required by Subsection (a) or misrepresented the conduct resulting in the conviction. The district must compensate the person or business entity for services performed before the termination of the contract”. This Notice is Not Required of a Publicly-Held Corporation. I, the undersigned agent for the firm named below, certify that the information concerning notification of felony convictions has been reviewed by me and the following information furnished is true to the best of my knowledge. Vendor’s Name: Authorized Company Official’s Name (Printed): A. My firm is a publicly-held corporation, therefore, this reporting requirement is not applicable. Signature of Company Official:________________________________________________ B. My firm is not owned or operated by anyone who has been convicted a felony. Signature of Company Official:_______________________________________________________ C. My firm is owned or operated by the following individual(s) who has/have been convicted of a

felony: Name of felon(s): _________________________________________________________________ Details of Conviction(s):_____________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Company Official:_______________________________________________________

DUE WITH FRESH PRODUCE BID: ON OR BEFORE APRIL 7, 2010 -

1:30 P.M. (Attach to Cover Sheet of Bid)

ATTACHMENT 5

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ALDINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES DEPARTMENT

CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONAIRE FORM CIQ For vendor or other person doing business with local government entity

This questionnaire is being filed in accordance with Chapter 176 of the Local Government Code by a person doing business with the governmental entity. By law this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the local government not later than the seventh (7) business day after the date the person becomes aware of facts that require the statement to be filed. See Section 176.006, Local Government Code. A person commits an offense if the person violates Section 176.006, Local Government Code. An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.

OFFICE USE ONLY

Date Received:

1. Name of person doing business with local governmental entity.

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Check this box if you are filing an update to a previously filed questionnaire. (The law requires that you file an updated completed questionnaire with the appropriate filing authority not later than September 1 of the year for which an activity described in Section 176.006(a), Local Government Code, is pending and Not later than the seventh (7) business day after the date the originally filed questionnaire becomes incomplete or inaccurate.) 3. Describe each affiliation or business relationship with an employee or contractor of the governmental recommendations to a local government officer of the local governmental entity with respect to expenditure of money.

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4. Describe each affiliation or business relationship with a person who is a local government officer and who appoints or employs a local governmental entity that is the subject of this questionnaire.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE FORM CIQ For vendor or other person doing business with local governmental entity 5. Name of local government officer with whom filer has affiliation or business relationship. (Complete this section only if the answer to A, B, or C is YES.) This section, Item five (5) including subparts A, B, C & D, must be completed for each officer with whom the filer has affiliation or business relationship. Attach additional pages to this Form CIQ as necessary. A. Is the local government officer named in/this section receiving or likely to receive taxable income from the filer of the questionnaire?

YES NO B. Is the filer of the questionnaire receiving or likely to receive taxable income from or at the direction of the local government officer Named in this section AND the taxable income is not from the local governmental entity?

YES NO C. Is the filer of this questionnaire affiliated with a corporation or other business entity that the local government officer serves as an officer or

director, or holds an ownership of 10 percent or more?

YES NO D. Describe each affiliation or business relationship

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6. Describe any other affiliation or business relationship that might cause a conflict of interest.

7. _________________________________________________________ Signature of person doing business with the governmental entity __________________________________________ Date _________________________________________________________ Printed name of the person doing business with the governmental entity

DUE WITH FRESH PRODUCE BID: ON OR BEFORE APRIL 7, 2010 - 1:30 P.M.

(Attach to Cover Sheet of Bid)

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PURCHASE VELOCITY REPORT

AUGUST, 2009- FEBRUARY, 2010

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