New Caney Independent School District Ionwave #04-2026S

School Purchasing Alliance Solicits Wide-Ranging Grocery and Nutrition Products for School Meal Programs

This opportunity seeks vendors to supply a comprehensive range of grocery and nutrition products for school meal programs, with a focus on well-known OEMs and compliance with nutritional standards. - Government Buyer: - School Purchasing Alliance (serving New Caney Independent School District and potentially other districts) - OEMs and Brands Highlighted: - Albies, Ardmore Farms, Bake Crafters, Barista, Cellucap, Daves Baking, Dick and Jane, Don Lee Farms, ES Foods, Fat Cat Bakery, Van's, WK Kellogg's, GFS, Wawona, and others - Products/Services Requested: - Over 130 distinct grocery and food service items, including: - Beef enchilada pockets (part #868, 475 units) - Frozen and shelf-stable juices (apple, fruit punch, grape, orange, mango, cherry, etc.; e.g., part #42260, 33,214 units) - Baked goods: muffins, pastries, waffles, croissants, scones, donuts, cookies, and more - Savory entrees: quesadillas, tamales, naan, vegan patties, chicken sausage, fish sticks, pizza, eggrolls - Snacks: granola, crackers, pretzel bites, puffed snacks, cornbread bites - Dairy and alternatives: oat milk, shelf-stable milk, yogurt - Condiments and beverages: sports drinks, prebiotic sodas, coffee concentrates, sauces - Miscellaneous: beard nets, dishwasher test strips - Quantities and part numbers are specified for each item - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Products must meet USDA nutritional standards (e.g., whole grain, meat/meat alternate, Smart Snack compliance) - Buy American compliance required for certain items - Vendors must provide a HACCP-based food safety plan and required documentation - Alternate or 'or equal' products are encouraged at the same price - Evaluation based on price, reputation, delivery capability, and technical responses - Contract may be awarded to one or multiple vendors - Intended to serve NCISD and potentially other School Purchasing Alliance districts

Description

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by New Caney Independent School District for grocery supplemental products. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with an option for four additional one-year extensions upon mutual approval. The district reserves the right to award to a single or multiple vendors and to negotiate terms prior to award. The estimated contract value is approximately $8 million, and the procurement includes a variety of grocery items with potential for additional flavors or alternates at the same price.

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