Opportunity

Mississippi Procurement Portal #3170035396

DeSoto County Schools Solicits Shelf-Stable Summer Meal Kits for Child Nutrition Program

Posted

March 27, 2026

Respond By

April 21, 2026

Identifier

3170035396

NAICS

424490

DeSoto County Schools in Hernando, Mississippi, is seeking proposals for the supply and delivery of shelf-stable Child Nutrition Meal Kits for its summer meal program. - Buyer: DeSoto County Schools, Purchasing Department - Contact: Jenifer Hale - Products/Services Requested: - 6,000 to 8,000 shelf-stable, 7-day summer meal kits per week - Kits must meet USDA Summer Food Service Program meal pattern requirements - Each kit includes individually portioned items, shelf-stable dairy (50% chocolate milk), allergen information, preparation instructions, and a food safety plan - Weekly delivery to two high schools: Horn Lake High School and Olive Branch High School - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Buy American provisions - Vendors must provide insurance and background checks if applicable - Strict delivery timing and quality standards - One-year firm price with up to two one-year renewal options (subject to escalation clauses) - No specific OEMs or brand names are mentioned; the solicitation is open to all qualified food service providers.

Description

The DeSoto County School Board of Education is soliciting unpriced bid proposals for Child Nutrition Meal Kits under bid number #392-MEAL-DCS26. The procurement involves services related to human delivery meals, specifically for child nutrition. Proposals must be received by April 16, 2026, with a reverse auction scheduled for April 21, 2026. Bids can be submitted either physically at the Board of Education or electronically via www.centralbidding.com.

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