26-08 Canned and Packaged Foods

The Jefferson Davis Parish School Board is seeking competitive sealed bids to supply chilled and frozen foods—including fruit juices, bakery items, and vegetables—for the 2026‑2027 school year. The contract will cover a 12‑month period (July 1 2026 – June 1 2027) and requires vendors to provide fully specified, USDA‑compliant documentation and to adhere to all general bidding rules. Bids must be submitted by April 14 2026 at 10:00 AM, and the winning supplier will be responsible for delivering the products to the district’s Food Service Warehouse in Jennings, LA. • Scope: Supply of chilled and frozen fruit juices, bakery items, and vegetables for the school district’s Child Nutrition Program. • Requirements: Use the provided bid form, include USDA Debarment, Lobbying, and Price Determination Forms, and ensure all items meet the detailed specifications outlined in the downloadable PDF. • Delivery: Products must be delivered to 1627 Wilbert D. Rochelle Avenue, Jennings, LA 70546, as stipulated in the bid documents. • Evaluation: Bids will be opened publicly on April 14 2026; the Board will award the contract based on compliance and price. • Contract Period: July 1 2026 through June 1 2027 (12 months).