BidNet Direct #2025-04-30

St. James Parish School Board Solicits Bids for Child Nutrition Program Food and Supplies (2026-2027)

St. James Parish School Board is seeking bids for its 2026-2027 Child Nutrition Program, focusing on supplying food and related products to eight school cafeterias in Lutcher, Louisiana and surrounding areas. - Government Buyer: - St. James Parish School Board, Child Nutrition Program, District Office, 1876 West Main Street, Lutcher, LA 70071 - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Notable OEMs/brands specified include: Nature's Own, Kleinpeter, Borden's, Brown's, Hot off the Grill, Advanced Pierre, Pierre, Mary B's, Pillsbury, Sky Blue Bakery, AdvancedPierre Foods, Anytime Foods (Tasty Brands), Fineline, Dot, Silk, Bake Crafters, MJM, Bisco, Nutritional Choices, Thompson, Dairy Fresh - Additional vendors referenced in the main solicitation: Kidshare LLC, Complete Supply Inc, MONA'S CURRYATIONS LLC, Pyramid School Products, Daxwell, TrueChoicePack Corp, Marque's Food Distributors, Interboro Packaging, Sodexo, Inc., Unipak Corp., DRISCOLL FOODS, Gold Star Foods, International Food Solutions, Inc., 11400 LLC - Direct Sales, C.W. Nowlin Enterprises LLC - Products/Services Requested: - Bread and Bread Products (e.g., white wheat sandwich bread, hamburger and hot dog buns) - Dry Food Items (e.g., almond milk, cereals, sauces, snacks, canned fruits/vegetables, spices) - Frozen and Refrigerated Foods (e.g., beef patties, chicken products, dairy, baked goods, fruits, vegetables) - Milk and Milk Products (1% white, fat-free chocolate, fat-free strawberry, skim white milk in 1/2 pint bottles) - Non-Food Supplies, Chemicals, and Services (cleaning, sanitation, and related supplies) - Quantities and Part Numbers: - Quantities are specified for select items (e.g., 30 cases of cereal bars, 25 cases of craisins), but most items are listed by case or serving size with brand or "preapproved equal" requirements. - No universal part numbers; products are identified by description and brand equivalency. - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All food products must comply with USDA Buy American provisions and be Grade A or equivalent where applicable. - Detailed product documentation and certifications are required. - Deliveries must be made to eight specific school cafeterias within St. James Parish. - Some categories are awarded as all-or-nothing, others by line item. - Estimated contract values: Dry Food Items ($232,000), Milk and Milk Products ($150,000), Bread and Bread Products ($25,000), Frozen and Refrigerated Foods ($415,000).

Description

The St. James Parish School Board is soliciting bids for its Child Nutrition Program for the 2026-2027 school year. The procurement covers multiple categories including Bread and Bread Products, Dry Food Items, Frozen and Refrigerated Foods, Milk and Milk Products, and Non-Food Supplies, Chemicals, and Services. Bids are to be submitted either electronically or physically by April 30, 2026, with the contract term running from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with federal and state regulations and invites public attendance at the bid opening.

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