Carrot Biddings - Procurement Opportunities

Invitation to bid for fresh, processed, and precut produce for the Orleans Parish School Board's Child Nutrition Program for fiscal year 2026. Bid submission deadline is Friday, May 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST. Detailed specifications and bid documents are available on the nola public schools website. Vendors must use the provided forms and specifications sheets. The bid is an all or none bid. Questions regarding the specifications must be submitted seven days prior to the bid opening date, with written responses provided three days before the bid opening date. The Buy American provision applies, and vendors must certify the percentage of US content in their products. Delivery is required to 13 school sites once a week, between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday, in refrigerated vehicles. Inspections of each delivery will be conducted. All products must meet federal food, drug, and cosmetic act and regulations. The Orleans Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Invitation to bid for fresh, processed, and precut produce for the Orleans Parish School Board's Child Nutrition Program for fiscal year 2026. Bid submission deadline is Friday, May 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST. Electronic responses are received via email submission to the purchasing department. Detailed specifications and bid documents are available on the nola public schools website. Vendors must use the provided forms and must not detach any pages. The bid is an all or none bid. Questions regarding the specifications must be submitted seven days before the bid opening date, with written responses provided no later than three days before the bid opening date. The Orleans Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. There are specific requirements regarding delivery schedules, refrigerated vehicles, product quality, shelf life, and inspections. The vendor must demonstrate the ownership or the source of sufficient trucks or vehicles to deliver to the thirteen school sites. Invoices must refer to the purchase order number, delivery date, quantity, unit price, and delivery point. Payment will be made based on receipt of material or properly executed invoice, whichever is later. The board is exempt from all federal, state, and local taxes. Substitutions require prior written approval. There is a Buy American provision requiring vendors to certify the percentage of US content in products supplied. A certification statement regarding debarment, suspension, ineligibility, and voluntary exclusion from participation in this transaction by any federal department or agency is required. The vendor must complete the OPSB Edgar contract addendum before a purchase order can be entered. There are additional terms and conditions, including contract periods, supplier vendor responsibilities, quantities, price changes, samples, delivery, invoicing, payment, taxes, substitutes, indemnity, vendor contact, cancellation, defaults, termination, vendor's name, legal identification, errors, omissions, withdrawal, and nondiscrimination statements.

Lot 8: Individually Wrapped Tuna Salad on Hearty MultiGrain Bread Carrots, Lettuce, and Tomatoes 15 peopleIndividual Mayonnaise Packets and Mustard Packets 15 People
Lot 18: Individually Sliced & Packaged Homemade Carrot Cake 10 Slices

Delivery by 1:45 p. m. and set-up & ready for service by 2:30 p. m. at Joseph Caleb Center, Meeting Room 110.

Sealed proposals are requested for the provision of child nutrition prime vendor products and services for site cafeterias and warehouse. Proposals must be submitted by May 7, 2025, 9:00 a. m. An on-site visit to the vendor's facility is required. A small quantity of samples must be submitted to the child nutrition office after the bid opening. Delivery schedules must be developed between the vendor and the child nutrition office. Monthly board meeting dates determine payment cut-off times. Original invoices are required before payment. The district participates in the national school lunch and breakfast programs and is required to buy domestic commodities to the maximum extent practical. Additional documents (validation, noncollusion affidavit, business relationship affidavit, statement of compliance, certification regarding debarmentsuspension) are required and must be notarized. The project prices are good through the term of the contract. The board of education reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

This is a Request for Information (RFI) notice for fresh produce for the San Diego VA healthcare system. Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit information about pricing, delivery, market capabilities, and size classification (NAICS ****, 700 employees). Responses will be used for planning purposes only and do not constitute a solicitation. The awarded contract will be for 12 months, from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025. Evaluation will be based on capability, past performance, and price. Mandatory inspections of facilities are required. Responses must be submitted by email to ***@***. *. * by March 13, 2025, 10:00 AM PST. Additional information is requested regarding company capabilities, size status, manufacturer/distributor status, and compliance with various regulations (e. g. , Buy American Act). General pricing information is encouraged but will not be used for evaluation.