New Caney Independent School District Ionwave #05-2026

Texas School Districts Seek Ice Cream and Frozen Juice Products for Cooperative Purchase

This opportunity is a large-scale procurement for ice cream and frozen juice products to supply a cooperative of Texas school districts through the School Purchasing Alliance (SPA). - Government Buyer: - New Caney Independent School District (NCISD), acting for the School Purchasing Alliance (SPA) - Serves multiple school districts including Aldine, Alvin, Conroe, Pasadena, and others - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs are named, but products reference manufacturer codes and equivalents are allowed - Major national ice cream and frozen treat manufacturers are likely to be eligible (e.g., Blue Bell, Wells Enterprises/Blue Bunny, Unilever/Good Humor, Rich Products, Kemps, and others) - Products/Services Requested: - Wide range of ice cream and frozen juice products, including: - Ice cream sandwiches (e.g., part numbers 31319, 31355, 31357) - Waffle cones and sundae cups (e.g., 31306, 31307, 31304, 31676, 31677) - Yogurt desserts and cotton candy yogurt cups (e.g., 31570, 50247) - Frozen fruit bars and juice cups (e.g., 31232, 31234, 31702, 31700, 86265, 86266) - Sherbet cups, push-up bars, and novelty bars (e.g., 31490, 31500, 42570, 7064001766, 7064001767) - Bulk and non-program items for catering or non-NSLP use - Quantities range from hundreds to over 276,000 units per item annually - Vendors may propose equivalent products to those specified by part number - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with USDA Smart Snacks regulations and Buy American provisions - All products must be nut-free and produced in nut-free facilities - Vendors must have a HACCP-based food safety plan - Required forms: vendor packet, HACCP form, Form 1295 - Contract may be awarded to one or multiple vendors; negotiation of terms is possible - Delivery/Performance Locations: - Products to be delivered to numerous school districts and ISDs across Texas, including but not limited to Aldine, Alvin, Conroe, Pasadena, and others - Estimated Contract Value: - Approximately $1.5 million - Period of Performance: - Initial term of one year, with up to four one-year extension options

Description

New Caney ISD is conducting this procurement on behalf of SPA for Ice Cream/Frozen Juice Products to establish a contract with possible multiple vendors for use by eligible organizations participating in School Purchasing Alliance Cooperative. The initial contract will begin July 01, 2026 and end June 30, 2027, with the option for four additional one-year extensions upon mutual approval. The district reserves the right to award to a single exclusive vendor or multiple vendors and to negotiate terms, conditions, scope of work, and prices prior to award. Vendors submitting paper proposals must submit one original and mark the envelope accordingly.

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