This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) from the School District of Springfield R12 for foodservice commodity, receiving, storing, and distribution services. Bidders must respond online using the ebid system; emailed or faxed copies will not be accepted. All questions must be directed to the buyer of record through the ebid system by the question deadline of May 27, 2026, at 02:00 PM CT. The response deadline is June 2, 2026, at 02:00 PM CT. No late responses will be accepted. Bidders must complete and upload a Substitute W9 Plus form, Felony Conviction Notification Form, and Federal Work Authorization Program Affidavit. The resulting contract will be nonexclusive. Payment terms are no sooner than 30 days after receipt and acceptance of items/services or receipt of correct invoice, whichever is later. The contract may be renewed in one-year increments for a maximum of four additional years.
The response deadline for this bid is June 2, 2026, at 02:00 PM CT. The bid notice does not specify a separate delivery deadline for the services themselves.
The bid notice states, Payment will occur no sooner than 30 days after receipt and acceptance of items andor services or receipt of correct invoice whichever is later.
Bidders must respond online utilizing the ebid system. They must also complete and upload a Substitute W9 Plus form, Felony Conviction Notification Form, and Federal Work Authorization Program Affidavit. The bid notice also requires a detailed description of all services proposed, an overview of the company including years of service, a list of organizational references, the number of employees, experience with local governmental agencies, normal business hours, and provisions for emergency situations. A company website and a valid monitored email address for orders are also required.
The bid notice mentions, There are penalties for employing an unauthorized alien. The district may enforce any and all penalties available under local, state, andor federal law. It also states, Contractors who fail to adhere to this requirement [exterior doors at district locations are not to be propped by contractors at any time] may have their contract terminated and be barred from doing business with the district.
The question deadline is May 27, 2026, at 02:00 PM CT. The bid notice does not explicitly state a deadline for challenging the bid itself.
