Latest US Lunch Bag Contracts & Bids

The USDA invites offers to sell canned vegetables, dried beans, dried edible beans, and frozen canned fruit for the National School Lunch Program. Deliveries are due in January 2026. All products must comply with kosher laws and be certified by the Board of Jewish Education of Greater New York. Offerors must be active in the web-based supply chain management system (wbscm) and have the required bidder roles. The contract type will be firm fixed price. Commodities must be a product of the United States. Complete details of the commodity and packaging requirements are available through the attached documents. The solicitation may include various small business set asides, service disabled veteran owned (SDVO) set asides, quantities reserved for 8(a) and AbilityOne firms, and price evaluation preferences for qualified HubZone small businesses.

The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is seeking quotes for recruitment and promotional materials for Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Respondents must submit their responses via email to ***@***. *. * by May 26, 2024, at 5:00 PM ET. The response must be a single PDF document, including the respondent's name and the RFQ submission title. The response should include a written description of how the respondent will address all components outlined in the scope of work, a full description of the respondent's qualifications, and three references. The RFQ is for planning purposes only and does not obligate BPHC to award a contract. All responses will be public record under the Massachusetts Public Records Law. A three-year contract with two one-year extension options is anticipated. Competitive pricing for the second through fifth years must be provided by March 31, 2024. BPHC will consider and encourage certified minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, disability-owned, LGBTQ+ businesses, and local businesses. All service contracts awarded by the BPHC may be subject to the City of Boston's living wage ordinance.

Bids are due by 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Bids must be submitted on the attached bid form and properly signed, in a sealed envelope clearly marked Bid L279. Bids can be sent via registered or certified mail, UPS, FedEx (with return receipt requested), hand delivered, or electronically via www. ***. *. * materials are available at www. ***. *. * and www. ***. *. * prices must include all delivery and handling charges to all St. Tammany Parish public school cafeterias. Sales tax is not included. Attached certifications (debarment/suspension, independent price determination, lobbying, non-collusion, Buy American) are required. The successful bidder will furnish a performance bond in the amount of $1,**** products must meet USDA grain requirements for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. A grain product formulation statement and nutrition label for each item bid is required. Bids will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsible bidder. The St. Tammany Parish School Board reserves the right to conduct a site visit/inspection of the low bidder's warehouse facility. Protests to the award/rejection of a bid must be submitted in writing within one week of receipt of the award/rejection letter. A sample must be submitted for testing and evaluation for new items or brands. Delivery schedule must be submitted to the school food service department by July 23, 2025. Minimum delivery requirements are not specified, but orders must be placed sufficiently in advance. The school food service department reserves the right to cancel portions of the order not delivered on time. Inspection of delivered items will be conducted by the school food service department. Vendors must comply with all federal, state, and local food safety regulations. A copy of recall procedures and contact information for food recalls must be provided. Invoices must contain complete product information and be submitted monthly. Payment is due 30 days from the statement date. All required books, records, and documents must be maintained for three years after final payment. Termination clauses for convenience, cause, and failure to comply with specifications are included. A statement of no bid is encouraged if a vendor is unable to bid. The St. Tammany Parish School Board participates in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program and is required to use nonprofit food service funds to buy domestic commodities or products for program meals. The Buy American provision must be followed. Exceptions to the Buy American provision may be approved upon request. The estimated value of this bid is $423,000. The St. Tammany Parish School Board will allow up to ten other school systems within Louisiana to purchase items awarded on this bid at the same prices and with the same terms and conditions.

This is a sources sought notice from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Philadelphia Operational Rations Program Office. They are seeking feedback on the unitized group rations (UGR E) beverage base component items. The notice details the requirements for the UGR E program, including the need for grape and orange fruit juice in bags of 9 units each. The DLA is interested in suppliers who can meet increased quantity and accelerated delivery requirements, both for initial surge and sustained production during contingencies. The notice is for market research only and does not constitute a commitment for future business. Respondents are asked to provide information about their company, business size, contact information, experience with beverage components, and interest in supplying the specified items. The notice also requests information on the capabilities for storing and delivering the items.

The City of Cleveland is seeking catering services for an event at the Baldwin Water Treatment Plant on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Bids must be submitted electronically to ***@***. *. * by May 1, 2025, 3:00 PM. The bid must include all costs (shipping, handling, etc. ) and must be accompanied by a valid vendor license or permit from the state of Ohio. The caterer must be in business for at least one year. A site visit of the caterer's facility may be required. The bid must include a copy of current liability insurance. Invoices must not include sales tax. The bid must include the document ID number and buyer's name in the email subject line. A Northern Ireland affidavit must be completed and submitted with the bid. Bidders must disclose any wage theft or payroll fraud violations over the last three years.