North Kansas City Schools Ionwave #RFB-2018-195

North Kansas City School District Solicits Bids for Ice Cream Products (2026-2027)

The North Kansas City School District is inviting bids to supply a comprehensive range of ice cream products for its Food & Nutrition Services Department for the 2026-2027 school year. - Government Buyer: - North Kansas City School District (Food & Nutrition Services Department) - Products/Services Requested: - Wide variety of ice cream products, including but not limited to: - Chocolate Scooter (9,840 units) - Chocolate Shortcake (15,552 units) - Ice Cream Birthday Cake Cone (8,688 units) - Cherry Polar Pole (16,080 units) - Crumbled Cookie Cone (4,128 units) - Fudge Frenzy (14,016 units) - Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich (9,984 units) - Cotton Candy Twister Cup (13,248 units) - Sour Blue Raspberry Twister Cup (9,120 units) - 3oz Ice Cream Cups (5,904 units) - Strawberry Scooter (12,810 units) - Orange Dream Bar (8,112 units) - Additional items such as Party Panda Sandwich, Silly Tubes, Crumbled Cookie Bar, Sour Cherry, Crazy Cone, Polar Blast Fruit Punch Bar, Cookies & Cream Cone, Fudge-O Bar, Cookies & Cream Sandwich, Vanilla & Chocolate Twist Cone - No specific part numbers; Hershey's referenced as an example brand - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All-or-nothing bid: vendors must supply all listed products - Weekly deliveries required to 33 schools (high, middle, and elementary) - Vendors must provide nutrition information and food recall procedures - Compliance with Buy American requirements is mandatory - The district reserves the right to inspect and reject substandard products - Bids must be submitted via the Ion Wave online platform - Contract may be renewed for up to two additional years based on performance and pricing - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Hershey's (referenced as an example in the bid sheet) - Estimated contract value: Not specified, but likely in the low to mid six-figure range based on quantities and scope

Description

The North Kansas City School District is soliciting bids for ice cream products for the Food & Nutrition Services Department for the 2026-27 school year. The contract period is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with options to renew for a second and third year based on vendor pricing and service. Deliveries will be made once a week to 33 schools, starting the week of August 24, 2026, with some deliveries beginning July 1, 2026, to support a school with July meal service. The district reserves the right to inspect and reject products that do not meet specifications and requires vendors to submit bids through the Ion Wave online platform.

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