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ITB 27- CN- ****- Fresh , Processed, and Pre- Cut Produce. Revised. Final( ****). 2
Fresh, processed, and pre- cut produce 1. Bananas ( fresh, light green to slightly yellow, firm, ripe but not overripe, 150 count cases) 2. Oranges ( U. S. No. 1, firm, bright yellow to orange, juicy, sweet- tart, 125- 138 count cases) 3. Golden Delicious Apples ( fresh, medium- sized, golden- yellow, firm, crisp, juicy, 125 count box) 4. Gala Apples ( fresh, medium- sized, red- orange striping over yellow skin, firm, crisp, sweet, aromatic, 100 count box) 5. Strawberries ( fresh, ripe, U. S. No. 1, flat, bright red, firm, juicy, glossy, 8- 1 pint cases) 6. Grapes, red ( fresh, seedless, bright, firm, plump, juicy, 18 lug cases) 7. Grapes, green ( fresh, seedless, bright, firm, plump, juicy, 18 lug cases) 8. Cantaloupes ( fresh, ripe, U. S. No. 1, firm, juicy orange flesh, 15- 18 count cases) 9. Lettuce shredded ( vacuum sealed, fresh, shredded, bright green, crisp, uniformly cut, 4- 5 lb bags/cs) 10. Salad mix w carrots and red cabbage ( vacuum sealed, fresh, green leaf lettuce, shredded carrots, red cabbag
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Invitation to Bid for fresh, processed, and pre-cut produce for twelve NOLA public schools. Bids are due by June 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST. Electronic responses are accepted. Specifications and qualification documents are available on the district's website. All questions must be submitted in writing to ***@***. *. * by June 16, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Samples may be required prior to award. Contract term is one year with an option to renew for two additional years.
The electronic bid submittal deadline is Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST. No proposal will be accepted after this date and time unless in the best interest of NOLAPS by an addendum notification.
Invoices will be paid based upon receipt of material or properly executed invoice, whichever is later. Payment will be made on the basis of unit price as listed in the blanket order. In no case will the OPSB refuse to make partial payments to the bidder although all items have not been delivered.
Awards will be made to the responsible vendors whose proposals are determined after evaluation by NOLAPS to be the best value to NOLAPS. The bid will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder that meets or exceeds the specifications/scope of work.
To qualify for evaluation, a proposal must have been submitted sealed and on time and must materially satisfy all mandatory requirements identified in this document. Specifications and qualification documents may be obtained by visiting the districts website at www. ***. *. *
If the bidder fails to meet the requirements or to deliver articles within the time specified elsewhere in these specifications, the board reserves the right, without prior notice or putting in default but by mere lapse of time, to obtain the articles from any other person or firm at such price as may be charged without competitive bids. The difference between the price paid and the contract price shall be deducted from the following or any subsequent payment to the contractor.
When called for, samples shall be submitted with the bid per instructions set forth in the special terms and conditions if applicable. Additional samples needed for a bid to be evaluated properly shall be delivered within 5 business days from the time the proposer is notified by the purchasing department. Sample items from the successful proposer may be retained for the purpose of determining that the quality and workmanship of the delivered items are comparable to the sample.
If any proposer who submitted a proposal has an objection to the award of the contract to the selected proposer, the objecting proposer shall furnish that protest, in writing, to the executive director of procurement or designee within ten 10 business days of the notification of nonaward.
Proposers who violate the code of silence may be deemed nonresponsive, and their proposal may be rejected for cause. Failure to follow instructions regarding proposal forms may result in disqualification. Failure to comply with debarment and suspension requirements will cause your bid to be disqualified and declared nonresponsive. Violation of the provision regarding contact with district employees (except through the executive director of procurement) shall be considered grounds for disqualification.