Lunchroom Biddings - Procurement Opportunities

Solicitation for renovation of building 84 restroom and lunchroom at Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Keyport, WA. The project involves removing peeling paint, demolishing and installing plumbing fixtures, installing epoxy floor, and repainting walls, ceiling and window frames. The solicitation is a set-aside for small businesses. The estimated value is between 125,**** and 175,****. The solicitation will be issued on or about May 19, 2025, with a 30-day response time. Offerors must have a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. An organized site visit is expected. Failure to respond to the solicitation and associated amendments prior to the date and time set for receipt of offers may render the offer non-responsive and result in rejection.

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.

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. Hamburger buns and sliced bread must be available for delivery four times a week, other items at least twice a week. Specific delivery restrictions apply to Lee Road Jr. High. All deliveries must conform to federal and state food safety regulations. Minimum delivery requirements are not specified, but orders must be placed sufficiently in advance. The school food service department reserves the right to cancel undelivered portions of orders. Vendors must provide a copy of their recall procedures and contact information. Invoices must contain complete product information and be submitted monthly in duplicate. 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 is an equal opportunity provider.