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Central Community School System, Child Nutrition Program - Purchased Produce - AUGUST 2025

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33685031State & Local

Submission Closed07/15/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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NAICS: 424480

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AI Contract Overview

The Central Community School System is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of fresh produce to support its Child Nutrition Program for the 2025-2026 school year. Bids will be opened at 10:00 am on multiple scheduled dates throughout the year, including July 15, 2025, and May 19, 2026. Vendors are encouraged to submit questions up to one week prior to each bid opening, with written responses provided at least five days before the respective opening. The bidding process does not require a pre-bid conference, and specifications will be accessible until 10:00 am CST on each bid date. Bids can be viewed online through Central Auction House and the school system’s official website, as well as obtained in person at the Child Nutrition office located at 11576 Sullivan Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Bid openings will be held at the Central Community School Board Office in Baton Rouge, with public attendance invited but not mandatory for vendors. The contract size ranges from $500,000 to $1,500,000, emphasizing the significant scope of the procurement. The process is managed by the Louisiana-based Central Community School System, which is committed to equal opportunity procurement practices. Interested vendors can find additional details and submit their bids through the provided online link, ensuring a transparent and competitive bidding environment for supplying fresh produce for the upcoming school year.

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Agency

Louisiana → Central Community School System

NAICS

424480 - Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers

Place of Performance

LA, USA

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NONE

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PhaseClosed

PostedJun 26

Solicitation

Response DeadlineJul 15

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Submission Closed

07/15/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Full Description

Central Community School SystemChild Nutrition Program The Central Community School System will receive sealed bids for the Child Nutrition Program for the purchase of fresh produce for the 2025-2026 School Year. Bids will be opened at 10:00 am on the following dates: July 15, 2025; August 19, 2025; September 16, 2025; October 21, 2025; November 18, 2025; January 20, 2026; March 17, 2026; May 19, 2026. The deadline for submitting questions concerning these bids will be one week prior to the bid opening. Written responses will be provided no later than 5 days prior to bid opening. There is no pre-bid conference required. Specifications will be available to vendors until 10:00 am CST on the dates listed above. Bids will be available on Central Auction House.com. Bid will also be available on the Central Community School System, Child Nutrition Program website at www.centralcss.org. Bids may also be picked up at the Child Nutrition office at 11576 Sullivan Road, Baton Rouge, La., 70818 between 8:30 am and 2:00 pm. The bid openings will be held at the Central Community School Board Office, located at 11576 Sullivan Road, Baton Rouge, La., 70818 at 10:00 am CST on the dates listed above. If there are any questions, please call +1 (555) 000-0000. The public is invited to all bid openings. Vendors’ attendance is not required at the bid opening. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.