USDA Commodity Processing for Child Nutrition

Northside Independent School District is soliciting sealed bids for USDA Commodity Processing for Child Nutrition for a contract term running from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028. The scope includes the purchase of commercial and commodity processed products using either a fee for service or commodity value credit, with deliveries made to two different locations in San Antonio, Texas. All USDA Commodity products must be of 100% domestic origin, and meat products must be processed and packed within the United States. Meat deliveries must be in a frozen state with a maximum temperature of ten degrees Fahrenheit, and all beef must be USDA graded with a valid inspection stamp. Proposals are evaluated based on purchase price (35%) and the quality of goods and services (15%), with additional consideration given to product attributes, vendor capability, and operational performance. Bidders must submit their proposals via the Bonfire Portal by December 10, 2026, including a price sheet, certification of insurance, W9 form, and at least three professional references. Compliance requirements include adherence to the Buy America Act, HACCP food safety programs, and various Texas Government Code certifications regarding critical infrastructure and energy company boycotts. Payment is issued within thirty days of invoice receipt, provided that invoices include the appropriate purchase order and line-item numbers.