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This Solicitation opportunity from Louisiana was posted on May 21, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

BID ON FRESH PRODUCE

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10569064State & Local

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NAICS: 424480
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Supplemental Fresh Produce for Various HIDOE School Cafeterias
Solicitation # IFB D27-043
Invitation for Bids IFB D27-043, issued by the Hawaii State Department of Education, seeks a contractor to furnish and deliver supplemental fresh produce to school cafeterias statewide, including Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kauai. The scope includes providing a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, including minimally processed options, that meet specific U.S. quality grades and regulatory standards. Deliveries must be completed within ten working days of order receipt, with a requirement for refrigerated transport and strict adherence to food safety guidelines, including USDA HACCP compliance and the possession of valid State of Hawaii Food Establishment Permits. The contract is divided into multiple groups based on geography and product origin, specifically separating locally grown and domestic produce. Awards will be granted to the responsive and responsible offeror submitting the lowest estimated total sum bid price per group, provided they bid on all items within that group. Bids must be submitted electronically via HIePRO by November 5, 2026, followed by the submission of hard copies within five working days. All products must be traceable to their point of origin, packaged in FDA-approved materials, and delivered in one-pound increments to ensure safe and sanitary transportation to the designated school cafeterias or designated docks and airports for Molokai and Lanai.
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NAICS: 424480
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27022 Fresh Produce for School Site Delivery
Solicitation # 27022
Tulsa Public Schools is soliciting competitive proposals under RFP 27022 for the supply and direct delivery of fresh produce to various school sites, including elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as alternative and support facilities. The contract period runs from the date of award through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of four optional one-year renewals. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Beacon Bid Portal by November 5, 2026. The procurement utilizes a dual pricing structure consisting of a cost-plus-fixed-fee model for standard produce and firm-fixed pricing for a specific Market Basket of items, including apples, bananas, broccoli, and other staples. The selected contractor must adhere to strict quality and regulatory standards, including USDA nutritional requirements for the National School Lunch Program, the Buy American Act, and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Good Handling Practices (GHP) certifications. Deliveries must be coordinated with the District Child Nutrition Director at least 24 hours in advance, and the supplier must implement a First-In-First-Out stock rotation system. Evaluation of proposals will be conducted by a committee from Purchasing and Child Nutrition Services, with preferences potentially given to Oklahoma-grown products and items that are wholegrain or lower-in-sodium. Contractors are required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability and Professional Liability of at least 2 million dollars in the aggregate, and Commercial Automobile Liability of 2 million dollars. Additional requirements include a notarized Non-Collusion Affidavit, mandatory safety training for drivers operating near schools, and strict adherence to federal regulations such as 2 CFR part 200. All products must be traceable by product name, manufacturer, lot number, and production date to ensure food safety and quality.
Tulsa Public Schools

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The St. Landry Parish School Board, led by Superintendent Milton Batiste, III, is soliciting sealed bids for various categories of products including milk and juice, bread and bakery items, paper and cleaning supplies, small equipment, grease trap sludge, chemical supplies, fresh produce, and frozen food and grocery products. Bids must be submitted by noon on June 10, 2026, and will be publicly opened and announced at 1:00 p.m. the same day. Vendors are required to mark their sealed bids clearly with the category and bid date, and may submit electronically through the designated website, adhering to the same submission requirements as physical bids. Award decisions will be made based on quality and price, with the board reserving the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities. The board does not necessarily select the lowest bid, emphasizing the importance of both quality and cost. Specifications for the bids are available electronically and through contact with the Child Nutrition Department, specifically Lucretia Hertzock. For inquiries, Kristi Smith serves as the primary point of contact. This procurement pertains to local performance in Opelousas, Louisiana, and reflects the school board’s structured approach to acquiring goods essential for its operations.

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St. Landry Parish School Board seeks bids for food and supplies, due June 10, 2026.

Agency

Louisiana → St. Landry Parish School Board

Place of Performance

1013 Cresswell Ln, Opelousas, LA, 70571, USA

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NONE

Documents

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IFB Fresh Produce Bid 2026-27 - Final.pdf

PDF

LEGAL NOTICE - FOOD SERVICE BIDS - 2026.docx

DOCX

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AgencyLouisiana → St. Landry Parish School Board
Contacts1 person available
OfficeOpelousas, LA, 70571, USA
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Louisiana → St. Landry Parish School Board
Office AddressOpelousas, LA, 70571, USA
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LEGAL NOTICE OF BID
THE ST. LANDRY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, MILTON BATISTE, III, SUPERINTENDENT, 1013 E. CRESWELL LANE,  P O BOX 310, OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA 70571-0310, WILL RECEIVE SEALED BIDS UNTIL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026 @ 12:00 NOON FOR THE FOLLOWING: “MILK & JUICE PRODUCTS”; “BREAD & BAKERY PRODUCTS”; “PAPER & CLEANING PRODUCTS”; “SMALL EQUIPMENT”; “GREASE TRAP SLUDGE”; “CHEMICAL SUPPLIES”; “FRESH PRODUCE”; & “FROZEN FOOD & GROCERY PRODUCTS”. BIDS WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED AND READ ALOUD ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026 @ 1:00 P.M.
BIDS SHALL BE SEALED AND PLAINLY MARKED ON THE OUTSIDE INDICATING WHICH BID SUCH AS: 
“BID ON MILK & JUICE PRODUCTS, 6/10/2026” OR “BID ON BREAD & BAKERY PRODUCTS, 6/10/2026” OR “BID ON PAPER & CLEANING PRODUCTS, 6/10/2026” OR “BID ON SMALL EQUIPMENT, 6/10/2026” OR “BID ON GREASE TRAP SLUDGE, 6/10/2026” OR “BID ON CHEMICAL SUPPLIES, 6/10/2026” OR “BID ON FRESH PRODUCE, 6/10/2026” OR “BID ON FROZEN FOOD & GROCERY PRODUCTS, 6/10/2026” 
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOUISIANA RS 38:2212, VENDORS MAY SUBMIT THEIR BID ELECTRONICALLY AT www.centralbidding.com. SPECIFICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE BY ELECTRONIC MEANS.  VENDORS SUBMITTING BIDS ELECTRONICALLY ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THE SAME DOCUMENTS AS VENDORS SUBMITTING THROUGH THE MAIL OR BY HAND DELIVERY.  
BIDS SHALL BE AWARDED ON QUALITY AND PRICE AND THE BOARD WILL NOT NECESSARILY AWARD ON THE LOWEST PRICE ON ANY ITEM.  THE BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY.
SPECIFICATIONS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM LUCRETIA HERTZOCK IN THE CHILD NUTRITION DEPARTMENT.

_______________________________________________ MILTON BATISTE, III SUPERINTENDENT ST. LANDRY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE DAILY WORLD ON: MAY 21, 2026 MAY 28, 2026

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