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Windham Public Schools Solicits Bids for Breads and Grains for 2026-2027 School Year

Windham Public Schools is seeking bids to supply a variety of breads and grains for the 2026-2027 school year, serving approximately 3,100 students across six K-12 schools in Willimantic, CT. - Buyer: Windham Public Schools, Department of Food Service - Products requested: - Bagels (whole grain rich, 51% WGR) - English muffins (whole grain rich, 51% WGR) - Sandwich loaves (white, wheat 51% WGR, marble rye, gluten-free) - Rolls: bulkie (white and whole wheat 51% WGR), dinner (whole grain 51% WGR), hamburger (whole grain white 51% WGR), hot dog (NE style, 51% WGR), torpedo (whole grain, 51% WGR) - Wraps: spinach (12"), whole wheat (8", 10", 12"; all 51% WGR) - All products must meet Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 whole-grain criteria (at least 51% whole grain for specified items) - Vendors must provide nutritional analysis, CN labels (if applicable), or signed product formulation statements for all items - Gluten-free and whole grain options are specifically required for certain products - The contract is for a one-year period, and award is based on both compliance and price - The district may select more than one vendor if in its best interest

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Windham Public Schools is soliciting sealed bids for furnishing breads and grains for the 2026-2027 school year, serving approximately 3,100 students across 6 K-12 schools in Windham, CT. The bid requires submission on provided proposal forms, including nutritional analysis and product formulation statements for all items. Bids must be delivered by April 3, 2026, 1:00 PM, clearly marked 'Bread Bid', and will be evaluated on factors beyond price alone.

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