Little Rock School District Ionwave #RFP 26-014

LRSD Solicits Refrigerated Food Products for Child Nutrition Program (RFP 26-014)

This opportunity involves the Little Rock School District's Child Nutrition Department seeking suppliers for a wide range of refrigerated food products delivered directly to their warehouse. - Government Buyer: - Little Rock School District (LRSD), Child Nutrition Department - Procurement managed by Danyel White, Procurement Specialist - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Minor's (Nestlé Professional) - Hormel Foods - Wholesome Farms - Bongards - Block & Barrel - Kraft (Philadelphia) - Tasty Brands - Daisy - Upstate Farms - Butterball - General Mills Foodservice (Yoplait) - Products Requested: - Low sodium beef, chicken, and vegetable bases (e.g., Minor's 74826332065USL, 74826462069USL, 74826057067USL) - Sliced top round beef roast (Hormel 43478) - Bulk unsalted butter (Wholesome Farms 5926910) - Various cheeses: American yellow loaves (Bongards 336082), pepper jack (Block & Barrel STK20640), pre-sliced American (Bongards 111321), cream cheese (Kraft Philadelphia 3717279) - Sliced Black Forest ham (Tasty Brands 31006) - Sour cream packets (Daisy IDP100) - Bulk and individual yogurt in multiple flavors (Upstate Farms, General Mills Yoplait) - Sliced turkey breast (Butterball 2265589201) - Quantities: - Range from 60 to 600 cases per item, with specific counts per product - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All products must be peanut-free and processed in peanut-free facilities - Compliance with Buy American Act (minimum 51% U.S. content unless waived) - All items must meet USDA Child Nutrition Program requirements (e.g., CN labeling, product formulation statements) - Product analysis and sample submission required for evaluation - Evaluation based on sample quality, company profile, pricing, references, rebates, local sourcing, and regulatory compliance (Davis Bacon Act, Clean Air Act) - Electronic proposal submission is mandatory - The District may award by line item or all-or-none, whichever is most advantageous

Description

The Little Rock School District is soliciting proposals for refrigerated food distribution directly to their warehouse. This Request for Proposal (RFP 26-014) requires vendors to submit electronic bids by May 15, 2026, and includes provisions for submitting product samples, which must be peanut free and processed in peanut free facilities. Evaluation criteria include sample quality, company profile, pricing, references, rebates, proof of local sourcing, and overall responsiveness. The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder meeting specifications.

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