Regular Produce Bid #1631 Nov. 1, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027

The East Baton Rouge Parish School System Child Nutrition Program is soliciting bids under solicitation number 1631 for the purchase of fresh produce, including whole and pre-cut fruits and vegetables. The contract period runs from November 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, with an estimated total value of approximately 2.7 million dollars. Bids must be submitted by October 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CST. Awards will be based on the lowest price from responsive and responsible vendors, though preference may be given to domestic products or Louisiana State Contracts. The procurement aligns with the Good Food Purchasing Program and requires adherence to various federal regulations, including 2 CFR Part 200 and specific Child Nutrition Program standards. Deliveries are F.O.B. Destination to approximately sixty school sites and the Child Nutrition Program Warehouse, where items must be palletized. Vendors must comply with strict food safety and HACCP temperature requirements, with refrigerated items at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below and frozen foods at 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Required submission documents include signed bid forms, a sample velocity report in Excel format, and several certifications regarding lobbying, debarment, and the Buy American Provision. Successful bidders must provide proof of general liability insurance of at least 1 million dollars per occurrence. Payment is typically issued within 30 days following the receipt of a detailed invoice and authorized inspection at the point of delivery.