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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for food, direct to warehouse NOI commodity processing, issued by the Little Rock School District. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the provided online portal. The deadline for questions is May 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT, and the proposal submission deadline is May 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT. All questions and answers will be posted publicly. Awards will be based on responsiveness, responsibility, and a combination of factors including quality of samples, company profile, pricing, references, rebates, proof of local sourcing, and overall responsiveness. All items must be peanut-free and processed in a peanut-free facility. Required attachments include company profile, Buy American compliance, proposal assurance and disclosure, references, child nutrition labels or product formulation statements, and product analysis documentation. Specific product details and quantities are listed in the bid lines.
The bid notice states that all proposals must be submitted no later than May 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT. Any proposal submitted in any format after this deadline may be rejected.
The bid notice states that awards will be based upon those considerations which are in the best interest of the district and will be made to the responsive, responsible offerer whose RFP is judged to be the most effective and economical for the purpose intended, according to the requirements stated in this request for proposal. The child nutrition department will utilize but not be limited to the following criteria in reviewing proposals received: 1. Quality of submitted samples 2. Company profile geographical preference and number of years in business 3. Pricing 4. References 5. Rebates 6. Proof of local production or sourcing 7. Overall responsiveness.
The bid notice requires the submission of a company profile, Buy American attachment, proposal assurance and disclosure, references, child nutrition labels or product formulation statement, and product analysis documentation. It also mentions that awards will be made to the responsive, responsible offerer.
The bid notice lists quality of submitted samples as one of the criteria for proposal evaluation.
The bid notice states that questions regarding this RFP are to be submitted in writing via Ionwave under the questions tab by the deadline of May 1, 2026, 3:00 PM CT. The district will not respond to questions after this time and date.