Little Rock School District Ionwave #RFP 26-012

Little Rock School District Solicitation for Canned and Dry Food Products (Direct to Warehouse)

The Little Rock School District is seeking proposals for the supply and direct warehouse delivery of a wide range of canned and dry food products for its Child Nutrition Department. - Government Buyer: - Little Rock School District, Child Nutrition Department - Procurement Specialist: Danyel White - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - General Mills - National Food Group/Zee Zees - Darlington (Appleways) - Kraft Heinz (including Kraft Bullseye) - Allen's - Stokely - Del Monte - Kellanova - Products/Services Requested: - Cereal bars (e.g., Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Trix) by General Mills - Soft baked and oatmeal bars by National Food Group/Zee Zees and Darlington (Appleways) - BBQ sauce (bulk and packets) by Kraft Heinz - Canned beans (black, refried, vegetarian) by Allen's and Stokely - Canned green beans by Del Monte - Breakfast toaster pastries (various flavors) by Kellanova - Butternut squash diced canned (unspecified brand) - Quantities range from 75 to 1,500+ cases per item - All products must be peanut-free and processed in peanut-free facilities - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All items must comply with USDA Child Nutrition Program requirements - Buy American compliance is mandatory - Many products require CN labels or product formulation sheets - Smart Snack compliance, no artificial colors/dyes, and no high fructose corn syrup for certain items - Product samples required for evaluation - The district may award by line item or all-or-none - Purchase volumes will be finalized after student enrollment is established - Delivery Location: - Child Nutrition Warehouse, 1501 Jones Street, Little Rock, AR 72202

Description

The Little Rock School District is soliciting proposals for the supply of canned and dry food products delivered directly to their warehouse. The procurement requires vendors to submit samples for evaluation, with all items being peanut free and processed in peanut free facilities. Proposals will be evaluated based on sample quality, company profile, pricing, references, rebates, proof of local sourcing, and overall responsiveness. Submission is electronic via the district's bidding system, with a deadline of May 15, 2026.

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