Food, Restaurants, Catering Services & Concessions

Northside Independent School District is soliciting sealed bids under IFB 2026-061 for the provision of food, restaurants, catering services, and concessions across its facilities in San Antonio, Texas. This solicitation replaces the expiring IFB 2025-084 and requires all vendors to submit new proposals to maintain eligibility for future business with the District. Bids must include all shipping and handling costs to be delivered FOB Destination, with no C.O.D. shipments permitted, and must account for delivery to multiple district locations. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire portal by June 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time; physical submissions will be rejected. Vendors are required to complete and upload a series of mandatory forms including Form A (Company Information), Form B (Pricing and Service Affirmation), Form C (Bid Sheet), IRS Form W-9, Vendor Certification, and References, all as signed PDF or Excel files. Bids submitted in any other format will be deemed non-responsive. The contract imposes strict labeling and packaging requirements including clear identification of size, weight, source, and date of manufacture, along with simple usage instructions, all compliant with OSHA and applicable federal and state regulations. No barcoding, military standards, or detailed preservation methods are mandated. While no explicit contract value is stated, the evaluation process considers factors such as alignment with district needs, vendor history with the District, compliance with Historically Underutilized Business requirements, long-term cost, and whether the vendor employs at least 500 persons in Texas. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer within Net 30 days of receipt of a correct invoice and acceptance of delivery. Vendors must certify compliance with federal and state requirements including exclusion from SAM, adherence to the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, affirmative steps to include small and minority-owned businesses, environmental regulations under the Clean Air and Water Acts, and anti-boycott provisions related to Israel and energy sectors. Additional certifications are required for felony convictions by owners or operators and for use of federal funds. The District retains final authority to inspect and accept or reject goods and services, requiring vendors to provide samples and documentation to prove equivalency for any substituted items. No Contracting Officer’s Representative, Technical Representative, or Procurement Contracting Officer is identified, with Claudia Gomez-Gonzalez serving solely as the point of contact for solicitation inquiries.