Little Rock School District Ionwave #RFP 26-014 Addendum 1

Little Rock School District Solicitation for Refrigerated Food Items (Peanut-Free, Buy American Compliant)

The Little Rock School District's Child Nutrition Department is seeking suppliers for a wide range of refrigerated food items to be delivered directly to its warehouse. - Government Buyer: - Little Rock School District, Child Nutrition Department - Procurement managed by Danyel White, Procurement Specialist - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Acceptable brands (OEMs) specified for each product, including Minor's, Hormel, Wholesome Farms, Bongards, Block & Barrel, Kraft Philadelphia, Tasty Brands, Daisy, Upstate Farm, ButterBall, and General Mills Foodservice - "Or approved equal" language allows for equivalent products from other manufacturers - Products Requested: - Refrigerated food items, all peanut-free and processed in peanut-free facilities - Specific items and quantities include: - Low sodium beef, chicken, and vegetable bases (60-65 cases each) - Sliced top round beef roast (200 cases) - Bulk unsalted butter (300 cases) - American and Pepper Jack cheeses (100 cases each, loaves and pre-sliced) - Cream cheese (105 cases) - Sliced Black Forest ham (200 cases) - Sour cream packets (250 cases) - Bulk and individual yogurt varieties (100-600 cases per item, multiple flavors) - Sliced turkey breast (200 cases) - All products must be Buy American compliant and meet USDA Child Nutrition Program requirements - CN labels or Product Formulation Statements required for many items - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All products must be peanut-free and processed in peanut-free facilities - Product samples, analysis, and CN labels/Product Formulation Statements required for evaluation - Compliance with Buy American provision is mandatory - Smart Snack compliance and shelf life requirements for certain yogurt items - The District may award by line item or all-or-none and reserves the right to negotiate - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Child Nutrition Warehouse, 1501 Jones Street, Little Rock, AR 72202 - No services are requested; this is strictly a product supply contract

Description

The Little Rock School District issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for refrigerated food distribution directly to their warehouse. The procurement involves supplying peanut-free refrigerated food items processed in peanut-free facilities, with bidders required to submit samples for evaluation. Proposals are to be submitted electronically by May 15, 2026, and will be evaluated based on 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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