Session Government Bids & RFPs

Proposals are due Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

The firm offering the best value will be selected based, in part, on the following criteria: Demonstrated skill, experience and knowledge relevant to the services being requested; Proposed approach to the services being requested; Proposed cost; Availability; Certified firm or subcontracts with a certified firm; and References.

The proposer must demonstrate knowledge, experience, and expertise, including experience facilitating strategic planning for public sector organizations, designing and facilitating engagement events, developing and analyzing surveys, supporting organizations through change, and strong written communication skills.

Bid opening dates are specified in the bid cycle attachment. All bids arriving after the scheduled date and hour will be returned unopened. The responsibility for timely delivery rests solely with the bidder.

Statements for all foods and supplies shall be submitted monthly in duplicate. Payment will be due 30 days from the date of the statement.

Awards will be made to the lowest bidder whose bid conforms to specifications and consideration given to qualities of the articles, the purpose for which the articles are required, time required for delivery, and approved brands where indicated.

Bidders must submit a copy of their current licensed certificate issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) with their first bid. Only licensed vendors are eligible to bid.

If the successful vendor fails to comply with bid specifications, the St. Tammany Parish School Board shall give thirty 30 days written notice to the successful bidder to render satisfactory service. At the expiration of thirty 30 days, if the unsatisfactory conditions have not been corrected, the contract may be canceled.

The St. Tammany Parish School Board reserves the right to conduct a site visit/inspection of the low bidder's warehouse/facility before making an award.

Any protest to the award/rejection of a bid or proposal must be submitted in writing within one week from receipt of award/rejection letter.

Failure to comply with requirements such as submitting required certifications, the PACA license, or adhering to specifications may cause your bid to be nonresponsive or lead to disqualification.

The estimated value of this bid is $323,000. 00. This is an estimated value and St. Tammany Parish will not be held to this dollar value.

The period of performance for services is October 01, 2026, to September 30, 2027.

Invoices are to be submitted 15 days after the end of each month, with final invoices submitted up to 45 days following the end of the performance period.

Vendors must ensure all MIECHV-funded positions are filled with qualified staff, including certified parent educators, and maintain required full-time equivalent positions throughout the year.

Sites will participate in a site visit and comply with federal regulations regarding requests. Sites will participate in a site visit and comply with federal regulations regarding requests.

Delivery and acceptance are to be F. O. B. destination 30 days ARO at the Columbia VAMC.

The government will make payment in accordance with the prompt payment act 31 **** and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part ****.

The contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered under this contract are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered.

Offers shall include the offeror's unique entity identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, electronic funds transfer (EFT) indicator.

The government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the contractor, or if the contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions.

Failure to complete the RFQ in its entirety, and be signed and dated, shall not be considered for award.