Little Rock School District Ionwave #RFP 26-017

LRSD Solicits Peanut-Free Chicken and Applesauce Products for Child Nutrition Program

The Little Rock School District (LRSD) is seeking proposals for the supply and direct-to-warehouse delivery of peanut-free food products for its Child Nutrition Department under the NOI Commodity Processing program. - Government Buyer: - Little Rock School District (LRSD), Child Nutrition Department - OEMs and Vendors: - Yangs (chicken products) - National Food Group/Zee Zee's (applesauce cups) - Products/Services Requested: - Bulk frozen chicken products with sauces from Yangs: - Mandarin Orange Jr Breaded (15555-5): 140 cases - GF BBQ Teriyaki (15559-3): 112 cases - Spicy Sichuan (15556-2): 56 cases - Sweet Chili Thai Breaded (15550-0): 70 cases - General Tso's Breaded (15563-0): 70 cases - Sweet and Sour Breaded (15551-7): 140 cases - Applesauce cups from National Food Group/Zee Zee's: - Birthday Cake (A3800): 280 cases - Cinnamon (A1410): 282 cases - Mango Peach (A3810): 280 cases - Original (A3500): 168 cases - Peach (A1555): 280 cases - Pink Lemonade (A3610): 224 cases - Strawberry Banana (A3700): 280 cases - Wild Watermelon (A3510UN): 280 cases - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All products must be peanut free and processed in peanut-free facilities - No substitutions allowed; only specified brands and part numbers accepted - All items must comply with USDA Child Nutrition Program Meal Pattern Requirements and be Buy American compliant - CN labels or product formulation sheets required for all products - Applesauce cups must be Smart Snack compliant, contain no added sugars, and require documentation for product analysis - Evaluation criteria include product quality, company profile, pricing, references, rebates, local sourcing, and responsiveness - Vendors must submit company profile, references, assurance and disclosure forms, and product analysis documentation

Description

The Little Rock School District is soliciting proposals for Food, Direct to Warehouse NOI Commodity Processing. The procurement involves supplying various food items that must be peanut free and processed in a peanut free facility. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 6, 2026, and will be evaluated based on quality, company profile, pricing, references, rebates, local sourcing, and responsiveness. The Child Nutrition Department will negotiate with the most acceptable offerer, with cost being a significant but not sole factor.

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