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RFP 026-48 Fresh Bakery Products

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RFP026-48State & Local

Submission Closed04/14/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 311812

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FRESH BREAD & BAKERY GOODS FOR ST CLOUD VAMCThis solicitation, numbered 36C26326Q0631, seeks fresh bread and bakery goods for the VA St. Cloud Health Care System under a Total Small Business Set-Aside as defined by FAR 19.5, restricted to concerns meeting the NAICS code 311812 size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Quantity contract with a five-year period of performance from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031, beginning with an initial ordering period through September 30, 2027. Offers must be submitted by July 30, 2026, and must include a signed VA Notice of LOS, the Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier, CAGE code, and EFT information, alongside responses to mandatory representations and certifications collected via SAM and those specifically required by the solicitation, including the Buy American Certificate and certifications related to child labor, influence payments, foreign procurements, telecommunications, and confidentiality agreements. The contract mandates compliance with all applicable federal statutes including those governing procurement integrity, kickbacks, contract work hours, and prohibitions on using equipment from covered foreign entities under the American Security Drone Act, with all deliveries subject to inspection and acceptance governed by FAR 52.246-2 and VAAR 852.247-73. All products must be manufactured and packaged under sanitary conditions following FDA and USDA guidelines, with packaging and labeling conforming to good commercial practice, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and requiring open or coded dating with a product code key provided if codes are used. Bread must be shipped unfrozen, in secure, protective containers to prevent damage or deterioration, and delivery must occur two days per week to the St. Cloud facility, with order placement not required more than one week in advance. The government retains full inspection rights during production and after delivery, with acceptance considered conclusive except in cases of latent defects, fraud, or gross mistakes. Offerors must maintain a government-approved inspection system and retain all inspection records. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer in accordance with SAM and clause 52.232-33, and only the Contracting Officer may authorize changes affecting price, quantity, quality, or delivery. The award will be made without discussions to the most advantageous offer based on technical capability, past performance,

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Fresh Bread & Bakery Goods Supply – Hot Dog BunsThe contract is for the supply of hot dog buns as part of ongoing bakery goods deliveries to the St. Cloud VA Medical Center, located in Saint Cloud with a ZIP code of 56303. It is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid, in accordance with FAR 19.5. The NAICS code 311812 identifies the industry as Bakery and Tortilla Manufacturing, specifying the product focus on baked goods. The solicitation was posted on July 1, 2026, with a response deadline set for July 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The contract is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the Network Contract Office 23, and the goods will be delivered directly to the VA medical facility to support its dining and nutritional services.

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Fresh Bread & Bakery Goods Supply – Hamburger BunsThe contract is for the recurring delivery of standard hamburger buns as part of weekly bakery supply orders to support food service operations across Department of Veterans Affairs facilities. The requirement is specified under a Small Business Set-Aside, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, and is NAICS coded 311812 for bakery product manufacturing. The place of performance is centered in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, with a zip code of 56303, indicating the primary logistics and distribution point for deliveries. The contract is structured as a subcontract and will be awarded following a solicitation process with a response deadline of July 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, following a posting date of July 1, 2026. The responsible agency is the Network Contract Office 23 under the Department of Veterans Affairs, managing procurement to ensure consistent, reliable supply of baked goods to VA food services.

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Fresh Bread & Bakery Goods Supply – Hoagie RollsThe contract is for the weekly delivery of 8”–9”, 16 oz hoagie rolls, with an estimated volume of 2,000 units per order period, to the St. Cloud VA Medical Center located in Minnesota, zip code 56303. The product must meet fresh bread and bakery goods specifications and is part of a subcontract solicitation set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside authority as defined by FAR 19.5. The NAICS code 311812 applies, indicating the work falls under the baked goods manufacturing category. The solicitation was posted on July 1, 2026, with proposals due by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on July 30, 2026. The contracting activity is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs through Network Contract Office 23 (36C263), and the requirement is intended to support ongoing food service operations at the medical center.

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Fresh Bread & Bakery Goods Supply – Other Specialty BreadsThe contract pertains to the supply of specialty bread items including rolls and sandwich loaves under an indefinite quantity arrangement, allowing for variable demand levels based on operational needs. It is classified as a subcontract with a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation, meaning only small business concerns are eligible to compete, in accordance with FAR 19.5. The North American Industry Classification System code 311812 identifies the scope as bakery products manufacturing, specifically tailored to fresh bread production. The Department of Veterans Affairs through its Network Contract Office 23 is the responsible agency, with performance required at a designated location in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, ZIP 56303. All responses must be submitted by the deadline of July 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and the opportunity was posted on SAM.gov on July 1, 2026, with no specified point of contact provided beyond the public solicitation portal.

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Meriden Public Schools is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors for the supply and distribution of fresh bakery products for the 2026-2027 school year, with an estimated contract value of approximately $60,000. Fresh bakery products are defined as items not previously frozen, maintained below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, and baked within 48 hours prior to delivery. The solicitation, identified as RFP 026-48, was posted on March 25, 2026, with responses due by April 14, 2026. The contracting agency is the Board of Education Food Services in Connecticut, with Susan Martel as the primary contact for this procurement. While this request specifically targets fresh bakery goods for school food service, related documents include a professional services agreement between the City of Meriden and an external consultant, Sally James LLC. This agreement outlines detailed terms for a three-year contract with options for extension, emphasizing consultant duties, indemnification, insurance, and payment terms, serving as a model for professional service engagements within the city. The current bakery product solicitation, however, focuses on vendors providing consumable goods meeting strict freshness and storage conditions to support the nutritional needs of Meriden Public Schools.

General Info

Meriden Public Schools seeks fresh bakery vendors for 2026-2027, contract valued at $60,000.

Agency

Connecticut → BOE-Food ServicesView Agency

NAICS

311812 - Commercial Bakeries View NAICS

Place of Performance

CT, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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RFP 026-48 Fresh Bakery Products for Meriden Public Schools

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Professional_Services-_Sample_Agreement.pdf

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RFP 026-48 Fresh Bakery Products Technical Proposal Workbook

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PhaseClosed

PostedMar 25

Solicitation

Response DeadlineApr 14

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

04/14/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyConnecticut → BOE-Food Services

Contacts1 person available

OfficeMeriden, CT, 06450, US

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Connecticut → BOE-Food Services

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Office AddressMeriden, CT, 06450, US

Contacts

Susan MartelContract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Interested Companies (9)

J.J. Cassone Bakery

Port Chester, NY

Affinity Group

Depew, NY

Schwan's Sales Co., Inc. - Foodservice Division

Marshall, MN

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Full Description

Meriden Public Schools seeks proposals from qualified vendors for the supply and distribution of fresh bakery products. Fresh bakery products are defined as; not previously frozen, held under 32 degrees Fahrenheit, and baked within 48 hours of delivery. The total value of the contract for the school year 2026-2027 is anticipated to be approximately $60,000.