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This Solicitation opportunity from North Carolina was posted on August 7, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Food Items for NC Farms to School Program 1st Half of SY 2026-2027

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Doc2295027845State & Local

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Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Produce Bid#1630 Nov. 1, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027
Solicitation # 1630
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System Child Nutrition Program is soliciting bids for the purchase of whole and pre-cut fresh produce for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. This fixed-price, all-or-none contract is estimated at approximately 251,362.75 dollars and covers a performance period from November 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. Bids are due by October 13, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. CST. Awards will be based on the lowest price among responsive and responsible vendors, with a preference for domestic products and the potential for two vendors to be awarded routes to ensure weekly Monday deliveries to all schools. Only items from the pre-approved brands list will be awarded. Successful bidders must comply with various federal and state regulations, including the Buy American Provision, Louisiana Administrative Code Title 28, and several USDA and civil rights laws. Deliveries are F.O.B. Destination, requiring refrigerated insulated enclosed trucks for produce and specific delivery protocols for school cafeterias and warehouse facilities. Vendors must maintain the ability to trace produce back to the farm and adhere to HACCP temperature requirements. Administrative requirements include submitting invoices in quadruplicate, with a separate invoice required specifically for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Required submission documents include the Buy American Provision Certification, a Certificate of Independent Price Determination, and certifications regarding debarment and lobbying. General liability insurance of at least 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence is required.
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The contract is for the provision of food items under the North Carolina Farms to School Program for the first half of the 2026–2027 school year, solicited under Doc2295027845 with a bid deadline of August 17, 2026. The procurement is managed by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Food Distribution Division, and requires vendors to deliver fresh produce, frozen fruits, rice, and ground beef to designated state warehouses in Salisbury and Creedmoor, with delivery completed within 30 days of purchase order issuance under FOB Destination terms. Products must meet USDA Grade standards—such as U.S. No. 1 for apples, broccoli, and cantaloupes—and meat must bear a visible USDA or state inspection mark. Cold chain integrity is strictly mandated, with specific temperature requirements for each item, and all produce must be labeled with the farm of origin; unlabeled shipments will be rejected. Vendors are required to submit comprehensive documentation including a pricing form, customer reference form, worker location details, financial certification, and optional EO50 price-matching requests, all submitted electronically via the Ariba Sourcing Tool. Financial stability, past performance, and compliance with E-Verify, NC Secretary of State registration, and ethical conduct standards are mandatory, with penalties for misrepresentation. The evaluation process prioritizes best value, considering cost, quality, delivery timeliness, and risk factors without assigned weights or scoring ratings. Payment procedures, invoice submission formats, and accounting codes are not detailed, and no formal FAR clauses apply—instead, state-specific provisions govern contract administration, changes, dispute resolution, and product recalls, with Ted Fogleman serving as the designated contract administrator. No small business set-asides or federal identifiers like UEI or CAGE codes are required, but vendors must maintain active state registration and adhere to OSHA, environmental, and food safety regulations throughout the supply chain.

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North Carolina seeks local food bids for 2026-2027 school year through Farms to School Program.

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10-IFB-2295027845-TT Food Items for NC Farm to School Program

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AgencyNorth Carolina → Department of Agriculture
Contacts1 person available
OfficeNC, USA
Office AddressNC, USA
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Tammie Taylor

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